How far is Elwood, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Elwood, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elwood and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood and Kansas City.
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Start on North 3rd Street
24 m · 3 sec · North 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 3rd Street
42 m · 13 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn sharp left onto Walnut Street
1091 ft · 49 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto First Street
1458 ft · 54 sec · First Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roseport Road
61 m · 4 sec · Roseport Road
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Continue straight
1217 ft · 28 sec
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Take the ramp right
1390 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 36
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 36
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
954 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1705 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South: Kansas
1066 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South: Fairfax District Way
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right 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 Elwood 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.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Elwood 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 Elwood to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kickapoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Elwood and 25.8 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elwood and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Kickapoo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Platte City City Hall
Smithville Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kickapoo.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Topeka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 46.21 mi (74.36 km).
#1 Elwood
City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 39.7555500, -94.8724700 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
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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