How far is Bellaire, KS from Kansas City, KS?

The driving distance from Bellaire, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.04 mi
02h 50m
Flight
170.66 mi
274.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.66 mi
Kilometers
274.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.04 mi
Kilometers
309.06 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Mon, Apr 13, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 2:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-04-13T08:48
Arrive Kansas City
Mon, Apr 13, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Admire
KS

Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America

From Bellaire
95.9 mi
01h 25m
To Kansas City
96.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellaire and Kansas City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on Clarendon Street

    94 m · 16 sec · Clarendon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Janesville Street

    101 m · 20 sec · Janesville Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Danbury Street

    919 ft · 46 sec · Danbury Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Woodlawn Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East 61st Street North

    5.8 mi · 6 min · East 61st Street North

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest 20th Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Southwest 20th Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    81 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Boyer Road

    79 m · 7 sec · Boyer Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    799 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    824 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    56 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    110.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Kansas Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis

    1600 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South

    943 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue

    86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire and Kansas City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
167 mi · 87%
Southwest 20th Street
14.3 mi · 7%
East 61st Street North
5.77 mi · 3%
North Woodlawn Street
2.44 mi · 1%
South 7th Street Trafficway
1.52 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
170.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 25m from Bellaire
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellaire and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellaire to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Bellaire and 96.1 miles from Kansas City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.57 one way or $51.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellaire and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Admire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Admire.

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 170.66 mi (274.65 km).

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#1 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7625100, -97.2669900
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Kansas City

#2 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarendon Street (-97.266711, 37.76225)
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.65 L · about $25.57
Round trip
$51.13
13.56 gal · 51.3 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.57 $51.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.65 $31.55 $63.11
Diesel $5.30 $35.96 $71.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and Kansas City. The current time is 08:48:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.