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Scenic Drives in Kansas

Routes

36

Avg Distance

179 mi

Avg Drive

3h 21m

Destinations

27

These 32 scenic drives in Kansas earned a drive score of 7+ out of 10. The average route covers 185 miles through the state's most varied and visually interesting terrain.

Planning Tips

Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 32 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Colby, KS → Pittsburg, KS

449.9 mi 8h 9m Score: 8/10

Kansas City, KS → Colby, KS

371.4 mi 6h 20m Score: 8/10

Lenexa, KS → Colby, KS

369.4 mi 6h 21m Score: 8/10

Dodge City, KS → Coffeyville, KS

290.3 mi 5h 50m Score: 8/10

Wichita, KS → Colby, KS

289.2 mi 4h 56m Score: 10/10

Colby, KS → Junction City, KS

246.6 mi 4h 12m Score: 8/10

Lenexa, KS → Attica, KS

244.8 mi 4h 51m Score: 8/10

Lenexa, KS → Great Bend, KS

238.3 mi 4h 27m Score: 8/10

Hutchinson, KS → Colby, KS

232 mi 4h 13m Score: 9/10

Pittsburg, KS → Attica, KS

229.6 mi 5h Score: 10/10

Belleville, KS → Overland Park, KS

220.2 mi 4h 12m Score: 9/10

Lenexa, KS → Belleville, KS

213.7 mi 4h 7m Score: 9/10

Derby, KS → Kansas City, KS

200.8 mi 3h 29m Score: 8/10

Lenexa, KS → Clearwater, KS

199.8 mi 3h 35m Score: 8/10

Derby, KS → Atchison, KS

195.2 mi 3h 29m Score: 9/10

Rock Creek, KS → Hutchinson, KS

194.7 mi 3h 27m Score: 9/10

Hutchinson, KS → Centropolis, KS

181.1 mi 3h 31m Score: 9/10

Leawood, KS → Newton, KS

177 mi 3h 22m Score: 8/10

Salina, KS → Fredonia, KS

170.8 mi 3h 18m Score: 9/10

Kansas City, KS → Peabody, KS

167.7 mi 3h 3m Score: 8/10

Fort Dodge, KS → Colby, KS

162.5 mi 3h 17m Score: 8/10

Coffeyville, KS → Overland Park, KS

160.3 mi 3h 7m Score: 8/10

Salina, KS → Centropolis, KS

148.8 mi 2h 51m Score: 8/10

Eureka, KS → Shawnee, KS

146.5 mi 2h 48m Score: 9/10

Lenexa, KS → Baxter Springs, KS

138.7 mi 2h 39m Score: 8/10

Lenexa, KS → Galena, KS

138.2 mi 2h 39m Score: 8/10

Salina, KS → WaKeeney, KS

128.4 mi 2h 14m Score: 8/10

Elkhart, KS → Fort Dodge, KS

124.9 mi 2h 32m Score: 9/10

Derby, KS → Chanute, KS

124.8 mi 2h 28m Score: 9/10

Holton, KS → Lenexa, KS

91 mi 1h 44m Score: 7/10

Lindsborg, KS → Wichita, KS

71.4 mi 1h 18m Score: 7/10

Atchison, KS → Kansas City, KS

47.1 mi 1h 4m Score: 8/10

Overland Park, KS → Lansing, KS

30.7 mi 40m Score: 8/10

Lenexa, KS → Basehor, KS

23.3 mi 32m Score: 7/10

Andover, KS → Derby, KS

20.5 mi 27m Score: 8/10

Girard, KS → Pittsburg, KS

15.9 mi 21m Score: 8/10

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