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Distance from Lamar to Fort Scott

Driving Distance
48.5 mi 78 km
Flying Distance
33.5 mi 54.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lamar, Missouri to Fort Scott, Kansas is 48.5 mi (78 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 33.5 mi (54.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 52 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 57 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Lamar
Place Lamar
State/Province Missouri
Country US
Latitude 37.495048
Longitude -94.276615
GPS 37.495048° N, 94.276615° W
Local Time 6:33 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Fort Scott
Place Fort Scott
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 37.839763
Longitude -94.708295
GPS 37.839763° N, 94.708295° W
Local Time 6:33 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lamar, Missouri to Fort Scott, Kansas covers 48.5 mi (78 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 52 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (47.0-50.8 miles / 76-82 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 57 mph (92 km/h).

Available Routes

US-54 W
48.5 mi 52 minutes
Shortest
State Hwy 43 N and US-54 W
50.8 mi 53 minutes
I-49 N and US-54 W
47 mi 50 minutes
Fastest

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.