How far is Conway Springs, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Conway Springs, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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 27m.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway Springs and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway Springs and Kansas City.
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Start on Spring Avenue
98 m · 20 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
1889 ft · 38 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North Conway Springs Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road
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Continue on South 263rd Street West
1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West
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Continue on Grice Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 42
7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 42
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Turn right onto West 71st Street South
10.1 mi · 14 min · West 71st Street South
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on East 71st Street South
1361 ft · 40 sec · East 71st Street South
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Take the ramp right
2826 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
87.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
110.7 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 Springs 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
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.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway Springs 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 Conway Springs to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Conway Springs and 112.4 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.05 one way or $60.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway Springs and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 202.33 mi (325.62 km).
#1 Conway Springs
City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 37.3903000, -97.6422700 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| 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: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.05 | $60.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.90 | $67.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.09 | $74.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.27 | $84.55 |
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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