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
Top Scenic Routes
Colby, KS → Pittsburg, KS
Kansas City, KS → Colby, KS
Lenexa, KS → Colby, KS
Dodge City, KS → Coffeyville, KS
Wichita, KS → Colby, KS
Colby, KS → Junction City, KS
Lenexa, KS → Attica, KS
Lenexa, KS → Great Bend, KS
Hutchinson, KS → Colby, KS
Pittsburg, KS → Attica, KS
Belleville, KS → Overland Park, KS
Lenexa, KS → Belleville, KS
Derby, KS → Kansas City, KS
Lenexa, KS → Clearwater, KS
Derby, KS → Atchison, KS
Rock Creek, KS → Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson, KS → Centropolis, KS
Leawood, KS → Newton, KS
Salina, KS → Fredonia, KS
Kansas City, KS → Peabody, KS
Fort Dodge, KS → Colby, KS
Coffeyville, KS → Overland Park, KS
Salina, KS → Centropolis, KS
Eureka, KS → Shawnee, KS
Lenexa, KS → Baxter Springs, KS
Lenexa, KS → Galena, KS
Salina, KS → WaKeeney, KS
Elkhart, KS → Fort Dodge, KS
Derby, KS → Chanute, KS
Holton, KS → Lenexa, KS
Lindsborg, KS → Wichita, KS
Atchison, KS → Kansas City, KS
Overland Park, KS → Lansing, KS
Lenexa, KS → Basehor, KS
Andover, KS → Derby, KS
Girard, KS → Pittsburg, KS