How far is Kansas City, KS from Norton, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Norton, KS is about 324 miles (521.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Norton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Norton.
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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
54.3 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.4 mi · 55 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Council Grove
880 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit straight toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard
938 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard
1241 ft · 40 sec · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.7 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
71 m · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
8.6 mi · 10 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Turn left onto Madison Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · Madison Road
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Turn right onto Cavalry Road
4 mi · 5 min · Cavalry Road
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Turn left onto Barton Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Barton Road
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Continue on 18th Road
7.8 mi · 9 min · 18th Road
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Continue on Crawford Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Street
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Continue on 18th Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · 18th Road
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Continue on Eagle Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Eagle Road
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Continue on Dove Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dove Road
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Continue on Elk Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Elk Road
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Continue on Fox Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fox Road
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Continue on Gold Road
44.8 mi · 55 min · Gold Road
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Turn right
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
28.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1303 ft · 28 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on East 100 Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · East 100 Road
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Turn left
29.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto North State Street
1739 ft · 32 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto West Wilton Street
763 ft · 36 sec · West Wilton Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Norton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 West
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
54.3 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Norton?
The road trip is about 324 miles (521.4 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?
Clay Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Kansas City and 162.2 miles from Norton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 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 $43.10 one way or $86.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Norton. Straight-line distance: 285.08 mi (458.79 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 Norton
City in Norton County, Kansas
| Population | 2,709 |
| Coordinates | 39.8338900, -99.8915100 |
| Altitude | 705 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norton (-99.89151, 39.83389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.10 | $86.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.61 | $97.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.20 | $106.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.62 | $121.25 |
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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