How far is Hoxie, KS from Kansas City, KS?

The driving distance from Hoxie, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 344.6 miles (554.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
344.57 mi
05h 06m
Flight
311.56 mi
501.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.56 mi
Kilometers
501.41 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.57 mi
Kilometers
554.53 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Tue, Jun 2, 6:02 AM CDT
Return by in Hoxie
Tue, Jun 2, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoxie
2026-06-02T00:55
Arrive Kansas City
Tue, Jun 2, 6:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoxie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Trenton
KS

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

From Hoxie
172.1 mi
02h 33m
To Kansas City
172.4 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hoxie and Kansas City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoxie and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue

    11 m · 6 sec · Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    17.6 mi · 31 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    178.9 mi · 2 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    54.7 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis

    1600 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South

    943 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue

    86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoxie and Kansas City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
180 mi · 52%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 26%
Kansas Turnpike
54.7 mi · 16%
Main Street
17.8 mi · 5%
South 7th Street Trafficway
1.52 mi
I 70 East
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

179 mi · 02h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
311.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
02h 33m from Hoxie
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoxie and Partly Sunny near Kansas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoxie to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 344.6 miles (554.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from Hoxie and 172.4 miles from Kansas City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.86 one way or $91.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoxie and Partly Sunny near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trenton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.

RAIL

Hutchinson

96 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoxie and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 311.56 mi (501.41 km).

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#1 Hoxie

Human settlement in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,191
Coordinates39.3575000, -100.4418100
Altitude827
CountryUnited States
Kansas City

#2 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Avenue (-100.441811, 39.357528)
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.16 gal
46.03 L · about $45.86
Round trip
$91.71
24.32 gal · 92.06 L
Estimated CO2
108.1 kg one way
Round trip: 216.1 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.86 $91.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.72 $103.43
Premium $4.65 $56.59 $113.19
Diesel $5.30 $64.50 $128.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoxie and Kansas City. The current time is 00:55:49.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.