Origin
Kansas City, KS
Late night in Kansas City on Wednesday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, KS to Bellaire, KS
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
192.2 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellaire, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
This 192.2-mile journey from Kansas City, KS to Bellaire, KS is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 22 minutes to complete. Expect a fuel cost around $30 for this drive, which is predominantly highway-focused. The route keeps you within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. With 87% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward path for those looking for efficiency. This trip is ideal for a quick getaway or a practical transfer between locations within Kansas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.1 miles from Kansas City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing major roadways like the Kansas Turnpike and US 69. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 113.1 miles on the Kansas Turnpike. This means you can settle in for extended periods of consistent speed. Southwest 20th Street marks a change as you approach your destination, likely shifting the character from pure highway to more local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 113.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and US 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Armstrong Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 22m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Armstrong Avenue
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway
Turn right onto US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 69
Take the ramp onto US 69 toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69...
8
55.6 mi into trip
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~59m in
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I 470 / Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 470 / Kansas Turnpike toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita
5
168.7 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kansas City, KS to Bellaire, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.
Wichita
55.6 mi in
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~59m
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via I 470
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 113.1 mi | 1h 53m |
| US 69 | 54.3 mi | 56m |
| Southwest 20th Street | 19.3 mi | 21m |
| North Rock Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| North 7th Street Trafficway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East 45th Street North | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Woodlawn Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Danbury Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 113.1 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, KS and Bellaire, KS.
1
Start on this road
149 ft
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13 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
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14 sec
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Armstrong Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 69
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North 7th Street Trafficway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto US 69
54 mi
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56 min
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US 69
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 470
113 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
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Kansas Turnpike
Toward I 470, I 335: South Topeka, Wichita
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
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1 min
Toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
7
At end of road, turn right onto Boyer Road
137 ft
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2 sec
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Boyer Road
8
Turn right onto KS 254
19 mi
·
21 min
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Southwest 20th Street
9
Turn left onto North Rock Road
2.0 mi
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2 min
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North Rock Road
10
Turn right onto East 45th Street North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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East 45th Street North
11
Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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North Woodlawn Street
12
Turn right onto Danbury Street
0.2 mi
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42 sec
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Danbury Street
13
Turn right onto Janesville Street
332 ft
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19 sec
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Janesville Street
14
Turn left onto Clarendon Street
308 ft
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13 sec
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Clarendon Street
15
Arrive at destination
Clarendon Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 22-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one primary stop to break up the 113.1-mile stretch on the Kansas Turnpike. The estimated fuel cost of $30 is a helpful budget point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest segment, to ensure you have plenty for the journey. This straightforward drive offers plenty of opportunities to adjust your schedule as needed.
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 96.1 miles from Kansas City, KS, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.1 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.1 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellaire, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, KS
This is one driving day of about 192.2 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kansas City, 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.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 113.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.1 mi from Kansas City, KS · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.1 miles from Kansas City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Kansas Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.1 miles.
Arriving in Bellaire, KS
The final approach into Bellaire, 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 Bellaire, KS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.05 one way
$60.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.99 | $73.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.44 | $84.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.65
Kansas Turnpike
(113.1 mi)
$5.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.18 | $9.23 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.82 | $7.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.91 | $12.30 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Bellaire, KS
Late night in Bellaire on Wednesday
Local time
5:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Valley Falls, KS
96 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kansas City, KS to Bellaire, KS covers 192.2 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, US 69, Southwest 20th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.1 miles from Kansas City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.05 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 22m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kansas City, KS to Bellaire, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.
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