Origin
Kansas City, KS
Night in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
10:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, KS to Centropolis, KS
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
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6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centropolis, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Kansas City, KS to Centropolis, KS covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, US 59, Stafford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.7 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.8 miles from Kansas City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 59.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.7 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and US 59. 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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 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 3.3 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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.
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
49 mi into trip
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~58m in
Take the exit toward US 59 North: Lawrence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 188
Toward US 59 North: Lawrence
5
59.6 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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North 9th Street
Turn right onto North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 45.7 mi | 50m |
| US 59 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Stafford Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| North 7th Street Trafficway | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Barnes Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armstrong Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 45.7 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, KS and Centropolis, KS.
1
Start on this road
149 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
14 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 69
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 7th Street Trafficway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 35 South: Wichita
5
Merge onto I 35
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
33 mi
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35 min
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I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 188
Toward US 59 North: Lawrence
9
Continue on US 59
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 59
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Stafford Road
11
Turn left onto Stafford Road
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Stafford Road
12
Continue on Barnes Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Barnes Avenue
13
Turn right onto North 9th Street
327 ft
·
14 sec
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North 9th Street
14
Arrive at destination
North 9th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.8 miles from Kansas City, KS, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.7 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 59.6 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centropolis, 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 59.6 miles and 1h 17m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 45.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Kansas City, KS · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Kansas City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Centropolis, KS
The final approach into Centropolis, 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 Centropolis, 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
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Centropolis, KS
Night in Centropolis on Tuesday
Local time
10:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 17m 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 Centropolis, KS covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, US 59, Stafford Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 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 $9.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 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 3.3 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kansas City, KS to Centropolis, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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