Origin
Lyndon, KS
Night in Lyndon on Wednesday
Local time
9:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyndon, KS to Kansas City, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
90.9 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Lyndon, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, I 470 East, Dr for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.21 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
45.4 miles from Lyndon, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 90.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lyndon, KS to Kansas City, KS is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lyndon, KS to Kansas City, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | — | — |
| I 470 East | — | — |
| Dr | — | — |
| I-70 East | — | — |
| Kansas Turnpike | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| US 69 North | — | — |
| South 7th Street Trafficway | — | — |
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Longest stretch:
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndon, KS and Kansas City, KS.
1
Start on Topeka Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Topeka Avenue
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
3
Exit the roundabout
25 mi
·
27 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 470 East, I 335
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 470 East, I 335
5
Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
7
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
60 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
8
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
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 69 North, US 169 South
10
Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 7th Street Trafficway
11
Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
18 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
12
Turn left
148 ft
·
11 sec
13
Arrive at your destination
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 45.4 miles from Lyndon, KS, or about 43m 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 20 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 43m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas City, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lyndon, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lyndon, KS
This is one driving day of about 90.9 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lyndon, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.4 mi from Lyndon, KS · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Lyndon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.21 one way
$28.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.60 | $31.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.49 | $34.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Kansas City, KS
Night in Kansas City on Wednesday
Local time
9:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Reno, KS
45 mi in
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
3 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
1h 27m 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 Lyndon, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, I 470 East, Dr. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Lyndon, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.21 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.
The drive from Lyndon, KS to Kansas City, KS is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lyndon, KS to Kansas City, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lyndon, KS to Kansas City, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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