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Road trip from Memphis to Kansas City

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ITINERARY

9h 19m459 miles16 stops
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Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
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Overton Park
1914 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2806
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.
3
Blues Hall Juke Joint
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
4
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103-4214
At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural institution. The Museum chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement with compelling presentations of iconic exhibits, oral histories of lesser-known civil rights foot soldiers, and visceral, in-the-moment experiences. Visitors will learn through emotionally charged, multi-user, multi-touch interactives, and a visually engaging, contemporary exhibit design that guides you through five centuries of history. Bring the whole family.
5
Galloway Creek Greenway
2120 S Ventura Ave Pershing Middle School, Springfield, MO 65804-2718
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Springfield National Cemetery
1702 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804-2438
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Springfield Art Museum
1111 E Brookside Dr, Springfield, MO 65807-1899
8
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque
601 E Saint Louis St Downtown, Springfield, MO 65806-2413
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Route 66 Car Museum
1634 W College St, Springfield, MO 65806-1614
10
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221-7803
11
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129-1651
There is no better way to experience Arrowhead and learn about the Chiefs than to take a Tour of the Stadium! We offer public, private, and game day tours of the stadium. get an in depth tour of normally restricted areas of Arrowhead. You will visit the following on your Tour of Arrowhead Stadium: • Press Box • Chiefs Hall of Honor • Scout Investment Club Level • Locker Room • Field Sideline
12
Game Show Battle Rooms
10520 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212-1814
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
13
Bury the Hatchet
7105 W 105th St, Overland Park, KS 66212-2514
Bury the Hatchet is Kansas City’s Premier Axe Throwing experience. Want something fun & new to try out? Book now and bring your friends and family!
14
Museum of Illusions
30 W Pershing Rd Suite 620, Kansas City, MO 64108-2410
Enter the fascinating world of illusion which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing so; the world that will both: educate and confuse you completely. Visit us and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions! Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? We offer you an intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience.
15
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
1334 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-2907
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
16
Line Creek Trail
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Cooper-Young Historic District
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(97) review
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
2
Overton Park
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(92) review
Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Memphis, Tennessee. The park is home to two playgrounds, a dog park, an open Greensward for recreation, a Veterans Plaza, and the 126-acre Old Forest State Natural Area. It features more than eight miles of trails, including the Bike Gate arch and plaza trail. The park is managed by the nonprofit Overton Park Conservancy. Overton Park is also a major cultural attraction, home to a nine-hole golf course, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Memphis Zoo, Memphis College of Art, and the Levitt Shell concert pavilion.
1914 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-2806
3
Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
4
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
Memphis, Tennessee·
5.0
(9162) review
At the place of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S death in 1968 in Memphis, TN, the National Civil Rights Museum is a renowned educational and cultural institution. The Museum chronicles the American Civil Rights Movement with compelling presentations of iconic exhibits, oral histories of lesser-known civil rights foot soldiers, and visceral, in-the-moment experiences. Visitors will learn through emotionally charged, multi-user, multi-touch interactives, and a visually engaging, contemporary exhibit design that guides you through five centuries of history. Bring the whole family.
450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103-4214
5
Galloway Creek Greenway
Springfield, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2120 S Ventura Ave Pershing Middle School, Springfield, MO 65804-2718
6
Springfield National Cemetery
Springfield, Missouri·
4.5
(85) review
1702 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804-2438
7
Springfield Art Museum
Springfield, Missouri·
4.5
(99) review
1111 E Brookside Dr, Springfield, MO 65807-1899
8
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque
Springfield, Missouri·
3.5
(9) review
601 E Saint Louis St Downtown, Springfield, MO 65806-2413
9
Route 66 Car Museum
Springfield, Missouri·
4.5
(95) review
1634 W College St, Springfield, MO 65806-1614
10
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Overland Park, Kansas·
5.0
(862) review
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221-7803
11
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(853) review
There is no better way to experience Arrowhead and learn about the Chiefs than to take a Tour of the Stadium! We offer public, private, and game day tours of the stadium. get an in depth tour of normally restricted areas of Arrowhead. You will visit the following on your Tour of Arrowhead Stadium: • Press Box • Chiefs Hall of Honor • Scout Investment Club Level • Locker Room • Field Sideline
1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129-1651
12
Game Show Battle Rooms
Overland Park, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
10520 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212-1814
13
Bury the Hatchet
Overland Park, Kansas·
5.0
(854) review
Bury the Hatchet is Kansas City’s Premier Axe Throwing experience. Want something fun & new to try out? Book now and bring your friends and family!
7105 W 105th St, Overland Park, KS 66212-2514
14
Museum of Illusions
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(88) review
Enter the fascinating world of illusion which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing so; the world that will both: educate and confuse you completely. Visit us and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions! Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? We offer you an intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience.
30 W Pershing Rd Suite 620, Kansas City, MO 64108-2410
15
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(96) review
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
1334 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-2907
16
Line Creek Trail
Kansas City, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151

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What's the driving distance between Memphis and Kansas City?
The distance is 459 miles
What's the travel time between Memphis and Kansas City?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 19m mins in normal traffic
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