Origin
Pleasanton, KS
Late night in Pleasanton on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasanton, KS to Kansas City, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasanton, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Pleasanton to Kansas City, you are looking at a straightforward 70.8-mile journey through the heart of the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a estimated fuel cost of just $11, it is an affordable way to navigate between these two Kansas locations. Since the entire route is within the same region, the transition is seamless and lacks major environmental shifts. You won't need to plan for any overnight stays, as the duration is short enough to complete in a single morning or afternoon sprint. This trip is an excellent choice for travelers who prefer a quick, direct route over a long-haul excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 65.3 mi | 1h 9m |
| South 7th Street Trafficway | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| East 6th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 1100th Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Armstrong Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 65.3 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasanton, KS and Kansas City, KS.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
3
Continue on East 1100th Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East 1100th Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto US 69; KS 52
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 69; KS 52
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 234
Toward US 169
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto US 169
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South 7th Street Trafficway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
17 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
9
Turn left
149 ft
·
10 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Pleasanton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.3 miles.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 69.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 6th Street
Turn right onto East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 69; KS 52
Merge onto US 69; KS 52
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.94 one way
$21.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.02 | $24.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Late night in Kansas City on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
20 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
1h 21m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this 70.8-mile trek. You will be navigating a mix of roads including East 6th Street, East 1100th Road, and US 169 to reach your destination. Because the highway share for this route is 0%, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience on local pavement rather than the monotonous rhythm of a major freeway. The lack of a long, uninterrupted stretch means you will be frequently adjusting your pace and navigating turns throughout the hour-long trip. It is a practical, hands-on route that keeps you focused on the road as you make your way north.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.3 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and South 7th Street Trafficway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 6th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pleasanton, KS to Kansas City, KS is easy. At 1h 21m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 69; KS 52): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Kansas City, KS
Full guide →Kansas City is a city in the state of Kansas, in the United States of America, and a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City, Kansas, is often referred to as KCK, and Kansas City, Missouri, as KCMO. The two Kansas Cities form the core of the wider Kansas City metropolitan area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.3 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: at 0.2 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 69; KS 52): 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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