Kansas City, KS Road Trips

Drivers starting from Kansas City, KS have 13 mapped routes to choose from, making it a regional road trip hub in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 21-mile quick runs to 338-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Kansas City, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

36

Longest Drive

440.8 mi

Saint Francis, KS

Quickest Drive

18m

Shawnee, KS

Plan Around Kansas City, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kansas City, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Saint Francis, KS to Kansas City, KS 440.8 mi · 6h 31m Garden City, KS to Kansas City, KS 402.8 mi · 6h 2m Satanta, KS to Kansas City, KS 397.4 mi · 6h 18m Dodge City, KS to Kansas City, KS 337.5 mi · 5h 9m

Continue From Kansas City, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kansas City, KS to Dodge City, KS 337.9 mi · 5h 10m Kansas City, KS to Derby, KS 200.9 mi · 2h 53m Kansas City, KS to Wichita, KS 196.8 mi · 2h 51m Kansas City, KS to Caney, KS 185.5 mi · 3h 41m

Trips from Kansas City, KS

Kansas City, KS to Dodge City, KS

337.9 mi 5h 10m

Kansas City, KS to Derby, KS

200.9 mi 2h 53m

Kansas City, KS to Wichita, KS

196.8 mi 2h 51m

Kansas City, KS to Caney, KS

185.5 mi 3h 41m

Kansas City, KS to Newton, KS

184.9 mi 2h 51m

Kansas City, KS to Augusta, KS

182 mi 3h 19m

Kansas City, KS to Clay Center, KS

157.7 mi 2h 57m

Kansas City, KS to Baxter Springs, KS

150.9 mi 2h 55m

Kansas City, KS to Erie, KS

134.3 mi 2h 54m

Kansas City, KS to Pittsburg, KS

124.1 mi 2h

Kansas City, KS to Paola, KS

44.5 mi 58m

Kansas City, KS to De Soto, KS

29 mi 40m

Kansas City, KS to Basehor, KS

21.2 mi 29m

Driving from Kansas City, KS

Expect an average of 150 miles and about 2h 35m behind the wheel when leaving Kansas City, KS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 338 miles (5h 10m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Kansas City, KS include Dodge City, KS (337.9 mi, 5h 10m), Derby, KS (200.9 mi, 2h 53m), Wichita, KS (196.8 mi, 2h 51m), Caney, KS (185.5 mi, 3h 41m), and Newton, KS (184.9 mi, 2h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 150-mile trip from Kansas City, KS, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Kansas City, KS and 23 routes heading into Kansas City, KS, covering 36 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 338 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kansas City, KS covers 338 miles and takes approximately 5h 10m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Kansas City, KS runs about 150 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 150-mile trip from Kansas City, KS costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kansas City, KS include Dodge City, KS, Derby, KS, Wichita, KS and Caney, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.