How far is Kansas City, KS from Concordia, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Concordia, KS is about 201.3 miles (324 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Concordia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Concordia.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
54.3 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.4 mi · 55 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Council Grove
880 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit straight toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard
938 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard
1241 ft · 40 sec · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.7 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
71 m · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
8.6 mi · 10 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Turn left onto Madison Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · Madison Road
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Turn right onto Cavalry Road
4 mi · 5 min · Cavalry Road
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Turn left onto Barton Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Barton Road
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Continue on 18th Road
7.8 mi · 9 min · 18th Road
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Continue on Crawford Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Street
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Continue on 18th Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · 18th Road
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Continue on Eagle Road
16 mi · 19 min · Eagle Road
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Take the ramp right toward Concordia
1614 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto 140th Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · 140th Road
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Continue on 145th Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · 145th Road
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1549 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
59 m · 11 sec · State Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Concordia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 70 West
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
54.3 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Concordia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Concordia?
The road trip is about 201.3 miles (324 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Wabaunsee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Kansas City and 100.8 miles from Concordia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Kansas City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Concordia.
Stop Ideas Near Wabaunsee
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 Wabaunsee.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Concordia. Straight-line distance: 165.21 mi (265.88 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 Concordia
City in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.5708400, -97.6625400 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| Country | United States |
End: Concordia (-97.66254, 39.57084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.77 | $53.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.66 | $75.32 |
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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