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What’s the best route from Kansas City to Destin, Florida?

My fishing buddies and I are heading down to Destin, Florida for a fishing trip. What’s the fastest way to get to Destin from Kansas City?

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Ethan Daniel Moser · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sounds like a great trip! The best route from
Kansas City
to
Destin
is along I-44 E and I-55 S. The 955-mile journey will take approximately 14 hours and 28 minutes to complete.
Here’s a breakdown of the route:
  • Take US-71 and I-49 south to MO-7 S/E 275th St in Harrisonville. Take exit 157 from I-49 S
  • Get on I-44 E in Springfield
  • Follow I-44 E and US-65 S to US-60 E. Take US-60 E exit from US-65 S
  • Continue on US-60 E. Take US Hwy 63 S to I-555 in Jonesboro
  • Continue on I-555. Take I-55 S, I-22, and I-65 S to AL-106 E in Georgiana
  • Take exit 114 from I-65 S
  • Take AL-55 S, US-29 S, and AL-137 S until you enter Florida
  • Continue on FL-189 S from AL-137 S
  • Continue on FL-4 E
  • Continue on FL-85 S
  • Take the FL-293 ramp to FL-20
  • Continue on FL-293 for 15.3 miles
  • Turn right onto US-98 W to arrive at your Destin-ation!
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