How far is Kansas City, KS from Fredonia, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Fredonia, KS is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Fredonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Fredonia.
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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
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett
1547 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street
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Continue on North State Street
150 m · 6 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South State Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 39
1083 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 220th Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · 220th Road
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Continue straight
2571 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto 13th Street
8 mi · 14 min · 13th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
58 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1385 ft · 38 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Fredonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35 South
Continue straight
37.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Rain Showers Likely near Fredonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Fredonia?
The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Garnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Kansas City and 76.6 miles from Fredonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Rain Showers Likely near Fredonia.
Stop Ideas Near Garnett
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 Garnett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Fredonia. Straight-line distance: 127.06 mi (204.49 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 Fredonia
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,182 |
| Coordinates | 37.5339400, -95.8266500 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredonia (-95.82665, 37.53394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $4.00 | $21.61 | $43.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $25.55 | $51.09 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
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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