How far is Kansas City, KS from De Soto, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to De Soto, KS is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and De Soto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and De Soto.
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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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Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2141 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kill Creek Road
1041 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Kill Creek Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kill Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 83rd Street
732 ft · 15 sec · West 83rd Street
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
125 m · 9 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto West 83rd Street
1552 ft · 1 min · West 83rd Street
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Turn right onto East Wyandotte Street
145 m · 19 sec · East Wyandotte Street
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Turn left onto West 82nd Street
987 ft · 43 sec · West 82nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 82nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and De Soto.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 10 West
Continue straight
10.2 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Soto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to De Soto?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lenexa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Kansas City and 14.5 miles from De Soto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Soto.
Stop Ideas Near Lenexa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Spring Hill City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lenexa.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and De Soto. Straight-line distance: 20.54 mi (33.06 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 De Soto
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,648 |
| Coordinates | 38.9791700, -94.9685800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Soto (-94.96858, 38.97917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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