How far is West Plains, MO from Kansas City, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Plains and Kansas City is 221.19 miles (355.97 km).
Flight distance from West Plains, MO to Kansas City, MO is 221.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from West Plains to Kansas City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Plains, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri is: 275.79 miles (443.84 km) by car.
Driving from West Plains to Kansas City will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 West Plains
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 12383 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°43'41"N 91°51'9"W |
| Latitude | 36.7281200 |
| Longitude | -91.8523700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
| Population | 495327 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W |
| Latitude | 39.0997300 |
| Longitude | -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kansas City: Oak Street (-94.578571,39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Plains and Kansas City
The distance between West Plains and Kansas City is 444 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 55 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between West Plains and Kansas City. The current time is 06:45:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.84 liters (9.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Plains and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Plains to Kansas City is $31.19 (diesel $43.07).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $31.19 | $34.41 | $37.56 | $43.07 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Plains and Kansas City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from New York, MO to West Plains 306.55 miles (493 km)
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to West Plains 216.09 miles (348 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to West Plains 274.83 miles (442 km)
