Origin
Louisburg, KS
Night in Louisburg on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisburg, KS to Kansas City, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisburg, KS
Mykhailo Volkov
Trip Overview
This straightforward 38.7-mile drive from Louisburg, KS to Kansas City, KS is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 49 minutes to complete. With 88% of the journey on highways, it's a predominantly high-speed route. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $6, making it an economical option. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this drive, so expect consistent, open landscapes. This route is ideal for a quick transit or a short excursion, requiring no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 34.1 mi | 38m |
| South 7th Street Trafficway | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| West Amity Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armstrong Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 34.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg, KS and Kansas City, KS.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto KS 68
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Amity Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto US 69
34 mi
·
38 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 234
Toward US 169
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 169
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South 7th Street Trafficway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
17 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
10
Turn left
149 ft
·
10 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Louisburg, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.7 — 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
|
South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 69
Merge onto US 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
35.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 169
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 234
Toward US 169
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Kansas City, KS
Night in Kansas City on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 on this route, with a significant 88% of the drive utilizing higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.1 miles along US 69, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route transitions through South 7th Street Trafficway and West Amity Street as you approach your destination, introducing more local road elements. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway travel and the more varied conditions of urban approaches.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and South 7th Street Trafficway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on US 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kansas City, 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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