How far is Kansas City, KS from Baxter Springs, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Baxter Springs, KS is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Baxter Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Baxter Springs.
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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
18.7 mi · 24 min · West Atkinson Road
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
15 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Baxter Springs.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baxter Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Baxter Springs?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Kansas City and 75.4 miles from Baxter Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baxter Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Prescott
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 Prescott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Baxter Springs. Straight-line distance: 144.56 mi (232.64 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 Baxter Springs
City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,893 |
| Coordinates | 37.0236800, -94.7355000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baxter Springs (-94.7355, 37.02368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
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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