How far is Kansas City, KS from Meade, KS?

The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Meade, KS is about 367.7 miles (591.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
367.71 mi
06h 46m
Flight
334.85 mi
538.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.85 mi
Kilometers
538.89 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.71 mi
Kilometers
591.78 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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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 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meade
Mon, May 4, 3:43 PM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Mon, May 4, 10:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-04T08:57
Arrive Meade
Mon, May 4, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:46 PM to 2:16 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Andover
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Kansas City
183.6 mi
03h 23m
To Meade
184.1 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Meade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Meade.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue

    86 m · 14 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 7th Street Trafficway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street Trafficway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka

    54.3 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    131.7 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Kansas Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    49.9 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on D Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline

  10. 10

    Continue on East 1st Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline

  12. 12

    Continue on East Kansas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    32.7 mi · 37 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · East Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    20.7 mi · 23 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Carthage Street

    1 km · 42 sec · East Carthage Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Carthage Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Meade.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
132 mi · 36%
The Yellow Brick Road
61.7 mi · 17%
Cannonball Stageline
60.2 mi · 16%
I 70 West
54.3 mi · 15%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
49.9 mi · 14%
East 1st Street
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

132 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
334.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andover
03h 23m from Kansas City
Leave By
10:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kansas City and Sunny near Meade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Meade?

The road trip is about 367.7 miles (591.8 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.6 miles from Kansas City and 184.1 miles from Meade.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 334.9 miles (538.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.95 one way or $97.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Sunny near Meade.

Stop Ideas Near Andover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Andover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Andover.

RAIL

Newton

41 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

79 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Meade. Straight-line distance: 334.85 mi (538.89 km).

Kansas City

#1 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Meade

#2 Meade

City in Meade County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,519
Coordinates37.2855800, -100.3401500
Altitude761
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.62746, 39.11417)
End: Meade (-100.34015, 37.28558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.98 gal
49.12 L · about $48.95
Round trip
$97.90
25.96 gal · 98.24 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.7 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.95 $97.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.20 $110.41
Premium $4.65 $60.41 $120.82
Diesel $5.30 $68.85 $137.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and Meade. The current time is 08:57:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.