How far is Grant, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Grant, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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.
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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 Grant and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant and Kansas City.
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Start on Rye Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Rye Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 100th Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · 100th Road
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Continue on North 100th Road
3.7 mi · 14 min · North 100th Road
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Turn left
2379 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
29.2 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 170th Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · North 170th Road
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Turn right
35.9 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Milford Lake Road South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Lake Road South
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Take the ramp left
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
59 mi · 59 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 Grant 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.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
59 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grant 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 Grant to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Grant and 117.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grant and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 198.66 mi (319.72 km).
#1 Grant
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 67 |
| Coordinates | 39.1186200, -98.3336700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| 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 | $3.82 | $30.46 | $60.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $33.39 | $66.77 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.30 | $72.59 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $47.19 | $94.38 |
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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