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Distance from Drexel to Paola

Driving Distance
21.4 mi 34.4 km
Flying Distance
16.0 mi 25.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Drexel, Missouri to Paola, Kansas is 21.4 mi (34.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 16.0 mi (25.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 25 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a west direction. Average speeds around 48 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Drexel
Place Drexel
State/Province Missouri
Country US
Latitude 38.479459
Longitude -94.608566
GPS 38.479459° N, 94.608566° W
Local Time 8:51 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Paola
Place Paola
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 38.572235
Longitude -94.879129
GPS 38.572235° N, 94.879129° W
Local Time 8:51 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Drexel, Missouri to Paola, Kansas covers 21.4 mi (34.4 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 25 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (21.4-26.9 miles / 34-43 km). The primary route shown here saves 55 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 48 mph (77 km/h).

Available Routes

US-69 N and W 311th St
21.4 mi 25 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-69 N and K-68 Hwy E
26.9 mi 29 minutes
W 359th St
21.4 mi 28 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.