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

The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Cimarron, KS is about 352.4 miles (567.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
352.38 mi
06h 35m
Flight
322.35 mi
518.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.35 mi
Kilometers
518.78 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.38 mi
Kilometers
567.1 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cimarron
Sun, May 3, 2:28 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sun, May 3, 9:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-02T19:53
Arrive Cimarron
Sun, May 3, 2:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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 Kansas City
175.9 mi
03h 17m
To Cimarron
176.5 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend

    931 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street

    24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    38.9 mi · 45 min · East 10th Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 26%
East 10th Street
54.9 mi · 16%
I 70 West
54.3 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 14%
Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 7%
KS 156
4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

91.6 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
322.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
03h 17m from Kansas City
Leave By
10:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Cimarron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352.4 miles (567.1 km) and usually takes 06h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.9 miles from Kansas City and 176.5 miles from Cimarron.

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

The direct path is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.87 one way or $93.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kansas City and Sunny near Cimarron.

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 Kansas City and Cimarron. Straight-line distance: 322.35 mi (518.78 km).

Kansas City

#1 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

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

#2 Cimarron

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

Population2,197
Coordinates37.8066900, -100.3482000
Altitude803
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.62746, 39.11417)
End: Cimarron (-100.3482, 37.80669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.43 gal
47.07 L · about $46.87
Round trip
$93.75
24.86 gal · 94.14 L
Estimated CO2
110.5 kg one way
Round trip: 220.9 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.87 $93.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.86 $105.73
Premium $4.65 $57.85 $115.70
Diesel $5.30 $65.93 $131.86

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Cimarron. The current time is 19:53:35.

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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.