Origin
Atwood, KS
Evening in Atwood on Sunday
Local time
7:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atwood, KS to Kansas City, KS
Drive Time
5h 57m
Distance
399.8 mi
643 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 45m
★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 4m
3 PM
6h 8m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Atwood, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 399.8 miles and takes about 5h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Street, South Railroad Avenue, Dwight D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
199.9 miles from Atwood, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 57m drive with frequent turns across 399.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atwood, KS to Kansas City, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 7th Street Trafficway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atwood, KS and Kansas City, KS.
1
Start on South 4th Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 4th Street
2
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
State Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
31 mi
·
54 min
·
South Railroad Avenue
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
221 mi
·
3 hr 40 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
10
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
55 mi
·
56 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 69 North, US 169 South
13
Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 7th Street Trafficway
14
Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
18 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
15
Turn left
148 ft
·
11 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.9 miles from Atwood, KS, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.9 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas City, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Atwood, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atwood, KS
This is one driving day of about 399.8 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Atwood, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 199.9 mi from Atwood, KS · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 199.9 miles from Atwood, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kansas City, KS
The final approach into Kansas City, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kansas City, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.73 one way
$121.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $66.94 | $133.89 |
| premium | $4.80 | $75.47 | $150.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $88.82 | $177.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.9 | 1 | $41.98 | $19.19 |
| Efficient EV | 100 | 1 | $34.98 | $15.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 159.9 | 1 | $55.97 | $25.59 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kansas City, KS
Evening in Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
7:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
200 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 57m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atwood, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 399.8 miles and takes about 5h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, South Railroad Avenue, Dwight D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 199.9 miles from Atwood, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Atwood, KS to Kansas City, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atwood, KS to Kansas City, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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