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

The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Haven, KS is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (306 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
223.18 mi
03h 54m
Flight
190.13 mi
305.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.13 mi
Kilometers
305.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.18 mi
Kilometers
359.18 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haven
Thu, Apr 30, 10:27 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Thu, Apr 30, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-30T06:32
Arrive Haven
Thu, Apr 30, 10:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Kansas City
111.5 mi
01h 57m
To Haven
111.7 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.1 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Kansas Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado

    3150 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    25.2 mi · 28 min · Southwest 20th Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Haven Road

    102 m · 13 sec · South Haven Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    2296 ft · 50 sec · Industrial Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Kansas Street

    78 m · 11 sec · South Kansas Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Kansas Avenue

    141 m · 20 sec · South Kansas Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Kansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
113 mi · 51%
I 70 West
54.3 mi · 24%
Southwest 20th Street
26.8 mi · 12%
KS 96
26.1 mi · 12%
North 7th Street Trafficway
1.28 mi · 1%
KS 254
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

113 mi · 01h 53m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 57m from Kansas City
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Chance Rain Showers near Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Kansas City and 111.7 miles from Haven.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (306 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Chance Rain Showers near Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emporia, 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 Emporia.

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Haven. Straight-line distance: 190.13 mi (305.99 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 Haven

Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,184
Coordinates37.8989000, -97.7828300
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.62746, 39.11417)
End: Haven (-97.78283, 37.8989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.81 L · about $29.68
Round trip
$59.36
15.74 gal · 59.62 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.68 $59.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $4.65 $36.63 $73.25
Diesel $5.30 $41.74 $83.48

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Haven. The current time is 06:32:34.

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.