How far is Kansas City, KS from Altamont, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Altamont, KS is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Altamont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Altamont.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 14 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street Trafficway
3.1 mi · 7 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 South: Wichita
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
109.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road
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Turn right
26.3 mi · 31 min
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Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
10.3 mi · 15 min · South 16th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 14000 Road
16 m · 1 sec · 14000 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 14000 Road
3222 ft · 54 sec · 14000 Road
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Huston Avenue
980 ft · 43 sec · Huston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Altamont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overland Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
109 mi · 01h 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Altamont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Altamont?
The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Kansas City and 85.5 miles from Altamont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Altamont.
Stop Ideas Near Fulton
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 Fulton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 137.81 mi (221.79 km).
#1 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altamont
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,016 |
| Coordinates | 37.1903400, -95.2971900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altamont (-95.29719, 37.19034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
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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