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Emergency Towing in Kansas City, MO
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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After an accident or a breakdown in traffic in Kansas City, call RoadReady Tow for emergency towing: $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax, confirmed before dispatch.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Emergency Towing in Kansas City: what to expect
If anyone is hurt, or the car is blocking traffic, call 911 first. Once police clear the scene, we tow the car to a shop, your home or an insurance-approved yard.
Emergency calls in Kansas City often come from US-71 and I-70 and from busy roads around Midtown, Downtown KC and Westport.
Kansas City tow price examples
Estimates use our published rate and approximate road miles. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.
Where emergency tows start in Kansas City
- On US-71Runs south from downtown. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
- The downtown loopTight ramps where several interstates meet.
- I-435 at rush hourHeavy commuter traffic around the metro.
- Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums on game daysLockouts and dead batteries in packed lots.
Kansas City conditions that cause these calls
Winter ice storms and cold mornings drain batteries.
Spring storms bring hail and tornado warnings.
Chiefs games at Arrowhead and Royals games at Kauffman Stadium bring huge crowds.
Emergency Towing coverage in Jackson County
We send emergency towing to Downtown KC, Crossroads, Power & Light District, Westport, Country Club Plaza, River Market, Crown Center, Brookside, Waldo, Midtown, Northland, 18th and Vine.
Kansas City ZIP codes: 64101, 64102, 64105, 64106, 64108, 64109, 64110, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64116, 64117, 64118, 64119, 64120, 64123, 64124, 64125, 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64131, 64132, 64133, 64134, 64136, 64137.
Kansas City price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Emergency Towing in Kansas City: questions
How much is an emergency tow in Kansas City?+
$150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A 10-mile tow is $250 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the price before dispatch.
Should I call 911 or a tow truck first?+
If anyone is injured, the car is in a live lane or there is a fire or fuel leak, call 911 first. Then call us for the tow.
Can you tow my car to my insurance company's shop?+
Yes. Tell the operator the shop or yard name and address, and the tow miles are priced to that drop-off.
How fast can you reach me in Kansas City?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.
What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-70 or I-35?+
Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Kansas City exit, mile marker or large sign on I-70 or I-35. On I-435, the closest cross street or landmark such as Kansas City International Airport helps a Kansas City driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-70 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.
Emergency Towing near Kansas City
- Springfield, MOabout 165 miles from Kansas City
- Omaha, NEabout 186 miles from Kansas City
- Wichita, KSabout 199 miles from Kansas City
- Des Moines, IAabout 201 miles from Kansas City
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Emergency Towing in Kansas City, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.