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

The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Anthony, KS is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
255.77 mi
05h 01m
Flight
229.25 mi
368.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.25 mi
Kilometers
368.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.77 mi
Kilometers
411.63 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Thu, Apr 16, 6:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-16T08:34
Arrive Anthony
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
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
Bazaar
KS

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

From Kansas City
127.8 mi
02h 30m
To Anthony
128 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    86 m · 14 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 7th Street Trafficway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street Trafficway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka

    54.3 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    131.7 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Kansas Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South

    953 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 42

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard

    2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on West Cessna Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 42

    17.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 42

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17.7 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    9 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2280 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

    119 m · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Steadman Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Steadman Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Steadman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
132 mi · 51%
I 70 West
54.3 mi · 21%
State Highway 42
17.3 mi · 7%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 4%
West Southwest Boulevard
7.67 mi · 3%
I 235 South
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

132 mi · 02h 12m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
229.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bazaar
02h 30m from Kansas City
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Bazaar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Kansas City and 128 miles from Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Anthony.

Stop Ideas Near Bazaar

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bazaar, 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 Bazaar.

RAIL

Newton

75 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

115 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 229.25 mi (368.95 km).

Kansas City

#1 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in Kansas

Population2,032
Coordinates37.1533600, -98.0311700
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.62746, 39.11417)
End: Anthony (-98.03117, 37.15336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.17 L · about $34.05
Round trip
$68.10
18.06 gal · 68.34 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.05 $68.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.40 $76.81
Premium $4.65 $42.03 $84.05
Diesel $5.30 $47.90 $95.79

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Anthony. The current time is 08:34:02.

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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.