Overview
Cameron is a city in Northwest Missouri.
1 sights · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Cameron
St. Munchin Catholic Church
Founded in 1893, it is a Catholic parish and mother church of St. Aloysius.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Kansas City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MCI Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City — 40 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IRK Kirksville Regional Airport, Kirksville — 93 mi away. Directions
I-35 and US-36 are the main highways through the city. Both roads are four lane divided highways and rarely experience traffic in Cameron's vicinity.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
I-35 and US-36 are the main highways through the city. Both roads are four lane divided highways and rarely experience traffic in Cameron's vicinity.
Travel distances and directions from nearby cities along the highways are:
- Kansas City, about 50 miles northeast
- St. Joseph, about 35 miles east
- Des Moines, about 146 miles south
- Hannibal, about 160 miles west
By bus
Jefferson Lines offers service to/from Des Moines and Kansas City. However, the bus stop is located 5 miles south of the town proper.
Get around
There is no public transportation in Cameron.
See
Sleep
There are several motels in Cameron.
Nearby
Kearney
City / town · 1 listings · 27 mi away
St. Joseph
City / town · 15 listings · 32 mi away
Weston
City / town · 4 listings · 42 mi away
Lexington
City / town · 2 listings · 43 mi away
Independence
City / town · 45 listings · 46 mi away
Leavenworth
City / town · 4 listings · 47 mi away
Kansas City
City / town · 145 listings · 48 mi away
Kansas City
City / town · 23 listings · 48 mi away
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