How far is Anthony, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Anthony, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anthony and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony and Kansas City.
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Start on West Steadman Street
27 m · 9 sec · West Steadman Street
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Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
119 m · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2280 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Ll & G Avenue
8.9 mi · 15 min · North Ll & G Avenue
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Keep slight left
699 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West 14th Street
15 mi · 22 min · West 14th Street
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Continue on West 10th Avenue
14.3 mi · 21 min · West 10th Avenue
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Continue on West 15th Street
6.3 mi · 10 min · West 15th Street
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Turn left onto North G Street
2461 ft · 1 min · North G Street
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Turn right
2200 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
107.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
110.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
1600 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South
943 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
1.5 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway
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Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthony and Kansas City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
111 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anthony and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anthony to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Anthony and 121.2 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anthony and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 229.25 mi (368.95 km).
#1 Anthony
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 37.1533600, -98.0311700 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.03 | $84.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.90 | $95.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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