Where to stop

Best places to stop between St. Louis and Kansas City

The I-70 drive runs about 250 miles and 3.75 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 123 of 250

   1. Columbia, MO

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 127 miles left to Kansas City.

   Hotels in ColumbiaWhere to stay in Columbia

Sights worth the detour

• Missouri wine country near Hermann
• Katy Trail at Rocheport
• Kansas City barbecue

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost