Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Photo: Edgar Colomba
The drive from Valley Falls, KS to Kansas City, KS covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phoebe Street, 9th Street, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.41 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
31.7 miles from Valley Falls, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 63.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Speedway Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 110th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls, KS and Kansas City, KS.
Start on Oak Street
Turn left onto Phoebe Street
Continue on 9th Street
Turn left
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn right
Keep slight left
Turn right
Turn left
Keep slight right
Turn left onto West Street
Continue straight
Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
Continue on North 110th Street
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
Merge slight left onto 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
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 63.4 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas City, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Valley Falls, 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 Valley Falls, KS
This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Valley Falls, KS · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Valley Falls, 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
$9.41 one way
$18.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.62 | $21.23 |
| premium | $4.65 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
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: 22.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Valley Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Kansas City on Saturday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Kansas City, MO
32 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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