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Trip from Park, KS to Kansas City, KS

Drive Time

5h 34m

Distance

325 mi

523 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

28 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 21m ★
6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Park, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 325 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 175.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.36 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

162.5 miles from Park, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 325 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 175.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Old Highway 40.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 325 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Old Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 267.4 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.9 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Old Highway 40

Turn right onto Old Highway 40

Navigation decision point

6
267.4 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in | I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
6
322.9 mi into trip | ~5h 29m 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
323.2 mi into trip | ~5h 30m 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
5
323.4 mi into trip | ~5h 30m in | US 69 / South 7th Street Trafficway

Turn left onto US 69 / South 7th Street Trafficway toward US 69 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 69 North

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 175.9 mi 2h 55m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 90.3 mi 1h 32m
Kansas Turnpike 54.7 mi 56m
South 7th Street Trafficway 1.5 mi 3m
KS 211 1.1 mi 2m
I 70 0.3 mi <1m
US 69 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 175.9 mi, about 2h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park, KS and Kansas City, KS.

1

Start on Cottonwood Street

256 ft · 13 sec · Cottonwood Street
2

Turn right onto 4th Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 4th Street
3

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Main Street
4

Turn right onto Old Highway 40

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Old Highway 40
5

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 31 sec
6

Turn left

0.8 mi · 1 min
7

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 25 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

175 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
10

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
13

Continue on Kansas Turnpike

55 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike
14

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
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 69 North, US 169 South
16

Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway

1.5 mi · 3 min · South 7th Street Trafficway
17

Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue

282 ft · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue
18

Turn left

148 ft · 11 sec
19

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 162.5 miles from Park, KS, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.9 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 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 162.5 miles or 2h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 31m

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 Park, 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 Park, KS

This is one driving day of about 325 miles and 5h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Park, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 175.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 162.5 mi from Park, KS · 2h 45m into the drive

Downtown Fairbury, NE, NE

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairbury, NE

163 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

Hays, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.5 miles from Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.9 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 268.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.36 one way

$98.73 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $54.42 $108.84
premium $4.80 $61.35 $122.71
diesel $5.64 $72.20 $144.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

28 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

West's Plaza Country Mart - Tesla Supercharger

Abilene, KS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lawrence Service Area - Tesla Supercharger

Tonganoxie, KS

Tesla

12 DCFC

WaKeeney, KS Rechargery Relay - S 1st St

WaKeeney, KS

IONNA

10 DCFC

Abilene, KS Rechargery Relay - Buckeye Ave

Abilene, KS

IONNA

10 DCFC

Sonic Drive-In - Tesla Supercharger

Russell, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Arby's - Tesla Supercharger

Topeka, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Topeka Service Area - Tesla Supercharger

Topeka, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hays, KS

Hays, KS

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 7 Electrify America: 3 IONNA: 2 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 CHARGELAB: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.5 1 $34.13 $15.60
Efficient EV 81.3 0 $28.44 $13.00
EV Truck/SUV 130 1 $45.50 $20.80

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Park, KS

Morning in Park on Monday

Local time

7:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kansas City, KS

Morning in Kansas City on Monday

Local time

7:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°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

33 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

5h 34m 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 Park, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 325 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.5 miles from Park, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.36 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 325 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Old Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 267.4 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.9 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Park, KS to Kansas City, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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