How far is Conway, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Conway, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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 11m.
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.
Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Kansas City.
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Start on the route
35 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
45.3 mi · 53 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
134 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
542 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
110.4 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 Conway 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
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
110 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.
Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conway to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Conway and 100.5 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Admire
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 Admire.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 177.84 mi (286.2 km).
#1 Conway
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 38.3694500, -97.7864300 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| 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: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.90 | $65.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.50 | $75.00 |
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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