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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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 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
113.1 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
3150 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road
42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street
25.2 mi · 28 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
1576 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
26.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto South Haven Road
102 m · 13 sec · South Haven Road
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
2296 ft · 50 sec · Industrial Drive
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Turn right onto South Kansas Street
78 m · 11 sec · South Kansas Street
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Continue on South Kansas Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · South Kansas Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.
Topeka
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Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Haven. Straight-line distance: 190.13 mi (305.99 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 Haven
Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,184 |
| Coordinates | 37.8989000, -97.7828300 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haven (-97.78283, 37.8989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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