How far is Kansas City, KS from Hoisington, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Hoisington, KS is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Geary 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 Hoisington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Hoisington.
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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 right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn sharp left
927 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
14.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1372 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
57 m · 8 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Hoisington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 01h 34m
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 Sunny near Hoisington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Hoisington?
The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Grandview Plaza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Kansas City and 123.2 miles from Hoisington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.69 one way or $65.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Sunny near Hoisington.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview Plaza
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 Grandview Plaza.
Topeka
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Hoisington. Straight-line distance: 227.19 mi (365.63 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 Hoisington
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.5180700, -98.7781400 |
| Altitude | 563 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoisington (-98.77814, 38.51807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.69 | $65.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.87 | $73.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.99 | $91.97 |
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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