How far is Kansas City, KS from Lecompton, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Lecompton, KS is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Lecompton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Lecompton.
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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
40.4 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
3057 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East 850 Road
848 ft · 21 sec · East 850 Road
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Turn left onto North 1800 Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · North 1800 Road
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Continue on East 600 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · East 600 Road
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto East Woodson Avenue
1247 ft · 36 sec · East Woodson Avenue
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Turn right onto Elmore Street
44 m · 6 sec · Elmore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elmore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Lecompton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
40.4 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lecompton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Lecompton?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonganoxie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Kansas City and 24.2 miles from Lecompton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lecompton.
Stop Ideas Near Tonganoxie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tonganoxie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Lecompton. Straight-line distance: 41.43 mi (66.68 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 Lecompton
City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 659 |
| Coordinates | 39.0444400, -95.3947000 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lecompton (-95.3947, 39.04444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.00 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
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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