Drive Time
6h 31m
Distance
440.8 mi
709 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
Photo: Edgar Colomba
The drive from Saint Francis, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 440.8 miles and takes about 6h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Benton Street, Dwight D, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.44 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
220.4 miles from Saint Francis, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 31m drive with frequent turns across 440.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Benton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 7th Street Trafficway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Armstrong Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis, KS and Kansas City, KS.
Start on Spencer Street
Turn left onto South Benton Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South
Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 97 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 220.4 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas City, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis, KS
This is one driving day of about 440.8 miles and 6h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 220.4 mi from Saint Francis, KS · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
220 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.
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 220.4 miles from Saint Francis, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$65.44 one way
$130.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $73.81 | $147.62 |
| premium | $4.65 | $80.77 | $161.53 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $92.05 | $184.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132.2 | 1 | $46.28 | $21.16 |
| Efficient EV | 110.2 | 1 | $38.57 | $17.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 176.3 | 2 | $61.71 | $28.21 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Saint Francis on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Kansas City on Saturday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
220 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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