How far is Kansas City, KS from North Newton, KS?

The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to North Newton, KS is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.99 mi
03h 27m
Flight
163.48 mi
263.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.48 mi
Kilometers
263.1 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.99 mi
Kilometers
297.71 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive North Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Admire
KS

Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America

From Kansas City
92.4 mi
01h 43m
To North Newton
92.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and North Newton.

  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

    57.1 mi · 57 min · Kansas Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2280 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    607 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton

    722 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Old Trail Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Old Trail Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Old Trail Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East 12th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
57.6 mi · 31%
I 70 West
54.3 mi · 29%
US 50
43.1 mi · 23%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 14%
North 7th Street Trafficway
1.28 mi · 1%
East Old Trail Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

57.1 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 43m from Kansas City
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Partly Sunny near North Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to North Newton?

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Kansas City and 92.6 miles from North Newton.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kansas City and Partly Sunny near North Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Admire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and North Newton. Straight-line distance: 163.48 mi (263.1 km).

Kansas City

#1 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
North Newton

#2 North Newton

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,762
Coordinates38.0722300, -97.3455900
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.62746, 39.11417)
End: North Newton (-97.34559, 38.07223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.71 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.42 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kansas City and North Newton. The current time is 22:02:36.

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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.