Origin
Osage County, KS
Evening in Osage County on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osage County, KS to Kansas City, KS
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
89.3 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osage County, KS
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
The drive from Osage County, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, US 75, West 217th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.4 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.96 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
44.7 miles from Osage County, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 89.3 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and US 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.4 miles on Kansas Turnpike.
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.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 60.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and US 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 89.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.9 miles (I 470 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 470 East, I 335
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 470 East, I 335
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 470 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge onto I 470 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
87.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69 toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69...
9
87.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
US 69
Take the exit onto US 69 toward US 69 North, US 169 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 422A
Toward US 69 North, US 169 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 60.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 75 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| West 217th Street | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| South 7th Street Trafficway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Lewelling Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 70 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 69 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 60.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage County, KS and Kansas City, KS.
1
Start on West 221st Street
379 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 221st Street
2
Continue on South Lewelling Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lewelling Road
3
Turn right onto West 217th Street
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West 217th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 75
23 mi
·
24 min
·
US 75
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 470 East, I 335
6
Merge onto I 470
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
8
Merge onto I 470
60 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
10
Take the exit onto US 69
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 69
Exit 422A
Toward US 69 North, US 169 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 69
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 7th Street Trafficway
Toward US 69 North
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
17 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
13
Turn left
149 ft
·
10 sec
14
Arrive at 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 44.7 miles from Osage County, KS, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.4 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 57m 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 29m
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 Osage County, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Osage County, KS
This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Osage County, 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 Kansas Turnpike for about 60.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Osage County, KS · 57m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Osage County, 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 60.4 miles.
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
$13.96 one way
$27.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.72 | $39.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.02
Kansas Turnpike
(60.4 mi)
$3.02
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
$14
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.50 | $5.72 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Evening in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
45 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
2 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 45m 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 Osage County, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, US 75, West 217th 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 44.7 miles from Osage County, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.96 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 89.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.9 miles (I 470 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Osage County, KS to Kansas City, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Kansas City, KS
More trips to Kansas City, KS
Explore more options from Osage County, KS or browse trips ending in Kansas City, KS.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KS road trips.
Explore maps for Osage County, KS or Kansas City, KS on MapSof.net.