How far is Bolton, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Bolton, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolton and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolton and Kansas City.
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Start on the route
26 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West Main Street
10 mi · 16 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
1136 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit right toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169
1292 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
3.2 mi · 7 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 Bolton and Kansas City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Main Street
Continue straight
32.9 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolton 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 Bolton to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Welda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Bolton and 95.8 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Welda
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 Welda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 149.63 mi (240.81 km).
#1 Bolton
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,634 |
| Coordinates | 37.1567400, -95.8055400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.13 | $48.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.95 | $67.89 |
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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