How far is Kansas City, KS from Kenneth, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Kenneth, KS is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Kenneth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Kenneth.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
7.5 mi · 9 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 135th Street
1546 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto West 135th Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · West 135th Street
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Turn right onto Kenneth Road
1162 ft · 30 sec · Kenneth Road
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Continue on Kenneth Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kenneth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenneth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Kenneth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
8.39 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Kenneth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Kenneth?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lenexa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Kansas City and 12.6 miles from Kenneth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Sunny near Kenneth.
Stop Ideas Near Lenexa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
City of Prairie Village
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lenexa.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Kenneth. Straight-line distance: 17.93 mi (28.85 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 Kenneth
Township in Sheridan County, Kansas
| Population | 1,338 |
| Coordinates | 38.8550100, -94.6119000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenneth (-94.6119, 38.85501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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