How far is Concordia, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Concordia, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Wabaunsee County, 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 Concordia and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concordia and Kansas City.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
60 m · 11 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1549 ft · 60 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on 145th Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · 145th Road
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Continue on 140th Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · 140th Road
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Take the exit slight right
1708 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Deer Road
16.2 mi · 19 min · Deer Road
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Continue on 18th Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · 18th Road
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Continue on West Crawford Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Crawford Street
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Continue on 18th Road
7.8 mi · 9 min · 18th Road
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Continue on Barton Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Barton Road
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Turn right onto Cavalry Road
4 mi · 5 min · Cavalry Road
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Turn left onto Madison Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · Madison Road
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Turn right
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
82 m · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard
2191 ft · 1 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East, Topeka
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
35.7 mi · 36 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
54.7 mi · 56 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 Concordia 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
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
54.7 mi · 00h 56m
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 leaving Concordia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concordia to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Wabaunsee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Concordia and 100.8 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Concordia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Wabaunsee
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 Wabaunsee.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concordia and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 165.21 mi (265.88 km).
#1 Concordia
City in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.5708400, -97.6625400 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 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 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.14 | $66.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.76 | $75.53 |
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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