Road Trips from Kansas City, KS
Kansas City, KS, opens up a range of driving experiences, from quick half-day trips to longer explorations. You've got options for shorter, highway-focused drives under 4 hours that still offer access to parks, and then there are longer hauls, over 6 hours, that lean into mixed highway and surface roads. The terrain is generally flat to gently rolling across these routes. If you're looking for a straightforward drive with a park stop, or a more extended road trip, Kansas City, KS, has a route to fit.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
3.1h
With Parks Nearby
13
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Andover, KS
3h 12m184.6 mi one way
This 3.2-hour drive to Andover, KS, is a solid choice for a day trip. It's a mostly highway route covering 184.6 miles with a drive score of 8. You'll encounter mostly flat terrain. Plus, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is accessible nearby, offering a point of interest.
Newton, KS
3h 26m185 mi one way
Head to Newton, KS, on this 3.4-hour, 185-mile trip. It follows a mostly highway profile with a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain. Like other nearby destinations, Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is a potential stop on this route.
Peabody, KS
3h 3m167.7 mi one way
Peabody, KS, is 167.7 miles away, a 3.1-hour drive. This route utilizes mostly highway, offering a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat. Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is accessible from this route, making it a good option for a shorter excursion.
Cheney, KS
3h 57m223.1 mi one way
This 4-hour drive takes you 223.1 miles to Cheney, KS. It’s primarily a highway route with a drive score of 8, featuring gently rolling terrain. Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is available to visit along the way.
Maize, KS
3h 33m203.1 mi one way
A 3.6-hour drive covering 203.1 miles brings you to Maize, KS. This route is mostly highway with a drive score of 8 and gently rolling terrain. Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is accessible from this destination.
Weekend trip
Plains, KS
7h 3m382.4 mi one way
For a longer excursion, consider Plains, KS. This 7.1-hour, 382.4-mile route uses a mix of highway and surface roads, earning a high drive score of 10. The terrain is gently rolling, and Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is nearby.
Meade, KS
6h 46m367.7 mi one way
Meade, KS, is 367.7 miles away, a 6.8-hour drive. This option offers a mixed highway and surface road experience with a drive score of 10 and gently rolling terrain. Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is accessible from this route.
Hugoton, KS
7h 58m421.6 mi one way
Hugoton, KS, represents a significant drive at 421.6 miles and 8 hours. This route mixes highway and surface roads, providing a drive score of 9. Expect gently rolling terrain, and Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is within reach.
Lyons, KS
4h 7m223.7 mi one way
This 4.1-hour drive to Lyons, KS, covers 223.7 miles. It’s a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8. The terrain consists of gently rolling hills. Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is an accessible park on this route.
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Plains, KS
7h 3m382.4 mi one way
Meade, KS
6h 46m367.7 mi one way
Hugoton, KS
7h 58m421.6 mi one way
Andover, KS
3h 12m184.6 mi one way
Newton, KS
3h 26m185 mi one way
Peabody, KS
3h 3m167.7 mi one way
Lyons, KS
4h 7m223.7 mi one way
Park City, KS
3h 23m193 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer mostly flat to gently rolling terrain, with parks like Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park accessible on most routes.
Summer
Enjoy the longer daylight hours on these drives, whether you choose a 3-hour highway trip or a 7-hour mixed-surface adventure.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain provides a pleasant backdrop for fall drives, with park access available across various distances.
Winter
Most routes feature mostly flat or gently rolling terrain, making them manageable even in winter, with park access still a possibility.
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