How far is Belleville, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Belleville, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleville and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville and Kansas City.
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Start on L Street
50 m · 13 sec · L Street
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Turn left onto 18th Street
95 m · 11 sec · 18th Street
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Turn right onto M Street
1.3 km · 2 min · M Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 28th Street
30.4 mi · 35 min · 28th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on 17th Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · 17th Road
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Continue on Pony Express Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Pony Express Avenue
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Continue on 19th Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · 19th Road
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on 3rd Street
1952 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
39.2 mi · 46 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on US 36 Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on US 36 Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on Highway 36
28.2 mi · 34 min · Highway 36
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
954 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1705 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South: Kansas
1066 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South: Fairfax District Way
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right 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 Belleville 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.
Pony Express Highway
Continue on Pony Express Highway
39.2 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Belleville and 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 Belleville to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Belleville and 100.9 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belleville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Fairview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleville and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 167.62 mi (269.76 km).
#1 Belleville
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 39.8244500, -97.6325400 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.24 | $60.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
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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