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

The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Augusta, KS is about 182 miles (292.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.99 mi
03h 19m
Flight
160.95 mi
259.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.95 mi
Kilometers
259.03 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.99 mi
Kilometers
292.88 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 11, 8:18 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sat, Apr 11, 11:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-11T16:58
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 11, 8:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:22 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
Admire
KS

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

From Kansas City
91 mi
01h 39m
To Augusta
91 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.1 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Kansas Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado

    3150 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Southwest 20th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest Ohio Street Road

    5.8 mi · 13 min · Southwest Ohio Street Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ohio Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 12th Avenue

    1517 ft · 42 sec · 12th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
113 mi · 62%
I 70 West
54.3 mi · 30%
Southwest Ohio Street Road
5.77 mi · 3%
Southwest 20th Street
4.09 mi · 2%
Ohio Street
2.51 mi · 1%
North 7th Street Trafficway
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

113 mi · 01h 53m

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
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 39m from Kansas City
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kansas City and Rain Showers Likely near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182 miles (292.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Kansas City and 91 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and Rain Showers Likely near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 160.95 mi (259.03 km).

Kansas City

#1 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
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#2 Augusta

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States

Population1,216
Coordinates37.6866800, -96.9767000
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.62746, 39.11417)
End: Augusta (-96.9767, 37.68668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.31 L · about $24.21
Round trip
$48.42
12.84 gal · 48.62 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.21 $48.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.30 $54.61
Premium $4.65 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.30 $34.05 $68.10

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Augusta. The current time is 16:58:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.