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4h 38m246 miles10 stops
1
Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
Jail built in 1859, and operated as a county jail until 1933. The infamous Frank James was incarcerated here. Learn about the evolution of justice on the Missouri frontier.
2
Summit Fair
3
Missouri Town Living History Museum
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
4
Cockrell Mercantile Company
5
Splash Station Aquatic Center
6
Wacky Warriors Paintball
7
Quail Ridge Park
8
Dave & Buster's - Arcade
At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!
9
Sugar Creek Park
10
St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is open Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 am - 4:30 pm. Visit the permanent Holocaust exhibition, attend a program, or book a session in the Impact Lab!
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Kansas City to St. Louis
1
Start:Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
Independence, Missouri·
4.0
(97) review
Jail built in 1859, and operated as a county jail until 1933. The infamous Frank James was incarcerated here. Learn about the evolution of justice on the Missouri frontier.
2
Start:Summit Fair
Lee's Summit, Missouri·
4.0
(8) review
840 NW Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64086-6038
3
Start:Missouri Town Living History Museum
Lee's Summit, Missouri·
4.5
(99) review
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
4
Start:Cockrell Mercantile Company
Lee's Summit, Missouri·
4.5
(91) review
30003 E Old US Highway 50, Lee's Summit, MO 64086-9403
5
Start:Splash Station Aquatic Center
Wentzville, Missouri·
4.5
(7) review
1141 Peine Rd, Wentzville, MO 63385-2605
6
Start:Wacky Warriors Paintball
Wentzville, Missouri·
4.0
(9) review
700 Wacky Rd, Wentzville, MO
7
Start:Quail Ridge Park
Wentzville, Missouri·
5.0
(88) review
5501 Quail Ridge Pkwy, Wentzville, MO 63385-3544
8
Start:Dave & Buster's - Arcade
Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.0
(9) review
At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!
9
Start:Sugar Creek Park
Des Peres, Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.5
(9) review
435 Des Peres Rd, Des Peres, Saint Louis, MO 63131-2202
10
Start:St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
Saint Louis, Missouri·
5.0
(96) review
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is open Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 am - 4:30 pm. Visit the permanent Holocaust exhibition, attend a program, or book a session in the Impact Lab!
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What's the driving distance between Kansas City and St. Louis?
The distance is 246 miles
What's the travel time between Kansas City and St. Louis?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 38m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to St. Louis?
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