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

The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Conway, KS is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
200.34 mi
03h 40m
Flight
177.84 mi
286.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.84 mi
Kilometers
286.2 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.34 mi
Kilometers
322.42 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, May 2, 7:07 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Sat, May 2, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-02T15:27
Arrive Conway
Sat, May 2, 7:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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
100 mi
01h 50m
To Conway
100.3 mi
01h 50m

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
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.1 mi · 57 min · Kansas Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2280 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    607 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton

    722 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    45.3 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
57.6 mi · 29%
I 70 West
54.3 mi · 27%
KS 150 West
45.5 mi · 23%
US 50
25 mi · 12%
North 7th Street Trafficway
1.28 mi · 1%
Armstrong Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

57.1 mi · 00h 57m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 50m from Kansas City
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 100 miles from Kansas City and 100.3 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Conway. Straight-line distance: 177.84 mi (286.2 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 Conway

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates38.3694500, -97.7864300
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.62746, 39.11417)
End: Conway (-97.78643, 38.36945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.76 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.14 gal · 53.52 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.07 $60.14
Premium $4.65 $32.90 $65.81
Diesel $5.30 $37.50 $75.00

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Conway. The current time is 15:27:11.

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.