Origin
Kansas City, KS
Morning in Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
11:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, KS to De Soto, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Soto, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Great Plains, the 29-mile journey from Kansas City to De Soto is a perfect candidate for a one-day trip. You can expect to reach your destination in about 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a morning outing or a mid-day commute. The route keeps things simple by utilizing I-35, KS-10, and the North 7th Street Trafficway. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly economical and requires no complex overnight planning. This is a practical, no-nonsense connection between two Kansas communities that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| KS 10 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| North 7th Street Trafficway | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Kill Creek Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 83rd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 82nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Wyandotte Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lexington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 11.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, KS and De Soto, KS.
1
Start on this road
149 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
14 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 69
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North 7th Street Trafficway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 35 South: Wichita
5
Merge onto I 35
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 222B
Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on KS 10
10 mi
·
11 min
·
KS 10
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Kill Creek Road
12
Turn right onto Kill Creek Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kill Creek Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto West 83rd Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West 83rd Street
14
Continue on Lexington Avenue
411 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lexington Avenue
15
Turn right onto West 83rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 83rd Street
16
Turn right onto East Wyandotte Street
476 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Wyandotte Street
17
Turn left onto West 82nd Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 82nd Street
18
Arrive at destination
West 82nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Armstrong Avenue
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway
Turn right onto US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 222B
Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
De Soto, KS
Morning in De Soto on Sunday
Local time
11:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 76% of your trip takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time at cruising speeds, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.7 miles along I-35. The character of the road is functional and direct, shifting from the urban-adjacent North 7th Street Trafficway into the faster-paced highway environment. Because this is a short, interstate-heavy transit, the drive feels consistent and predictable from start to finish. You won't find technical winding roads here; instead, you get a reliable, high-speed connection that gets you to De Soto without unnecessary delays.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and KS 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Armstrong Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at De Soto, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Armstrong Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at De Soto, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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