How far is Kansas City, KS from Hillsboro, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Hillsboro, KS is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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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 04m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Hillsboro.
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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
57.1 mi · 57 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
607 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton
722 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion
856 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
58 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto North Ash St;Indigo Road
88 m · 7 sec · North Ash St;Indigo Road
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Continue on North Ash St; Indigo Road
2167 ft · 53 sec · North Ash St; Indigo Road
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Continue on North Ash Street
1451 ft · 58 sec · North Ash Street
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Turn left onto West A Street
145 m · 21 sec · West A Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East A Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Hillsboro.
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
57.1 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Kansas City and Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Kansas City and 84.6 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
Topeka
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 148.54 mi (239.05 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 Hillsboro
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 38.3519600, -97.2044700 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsboro (-97.20447, 38.35196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
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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