How far is Kansas City, KS from Dover, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Dover, KS is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Dover.
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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 left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
6.7 mi · 7 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
999 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairlawn Road, 29th Street
1354 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
134 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest 29th Street
2 mi · 4 min · Southwest 29th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 29th Street
37 m · 2 sec · Southwest 29th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 29th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest 29th Street
41 m · 3 sec · Southwest 29th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 29th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 29th Street
58 m · 4 sec · Southwest 29th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 29th Street
1456 ft · 29 sec · Southwest 29th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Auburn Road
2555 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Auburn Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Douglas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Dover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Dover?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Kansas City and 40 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
Lawrence
Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Dover. Straight-line distance: 71.06 mi (114.36 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 Dover
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 38.9647200, -95.9374900 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-95.93749, 38.96472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
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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