How far is Kansas City, KS from Lansing, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Lansing, KS is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Lansing.
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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
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Lansing.
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 70 West
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Lansing?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Edwardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Kansas City and 13.2 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edwardsville.
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 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 Lansing
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 11,954 |
| Coordinates | 39.2486100, -94.9002400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-94.900141, 39.248609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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