How far is De Soto, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from De Soto, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Soto and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Soto and Kansas City.
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Start on West 82nd Street
987 ft · 45 sec · West 82nd Street
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Turn right onto East Wyandotte Street
145 m · 19 sec · East Wyandotte Street
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Turn left onto West 83rd Street
1552 ft · 1 min · West 83rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Avenue
125 m · 8 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Continue on West 83rd Street
732 ft · 19 sec · West 83rd Street
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Turn right onto Kill Creek Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kill Creek Road
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Take the ramp left toward KS 10 East: Lenexa
989 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
119 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
3070 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
3082 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 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 De Soto and Kansas City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 10 East
Merge slight left
9.14 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving De Soto and Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Soto to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lenexa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from De Soto and 16.6 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around De Soto and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Lenexa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Spring Hill City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lenexa.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Soto and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 20.54 mi (33.06 km).
#1 De Soto
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,648 |
| Coordinates | 38.9791700, -94.9685800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
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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