How far is Kansas City, KS from Park, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Park, KS is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Park.
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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
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
174.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 211, Park
958 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Old Highway 40
850 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 40
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Turn left onto Main Street
938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
78 m · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
175 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving Kansas City and Mostly Clear near Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Park?
The road trip is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
New Cambria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Kansas City and 162.8 miles from Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around Kansas City and Mostly Clear near Park.
Stop Ideas Near New Cambria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Cambria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Park. Straight-line distance: 307.2 mi (494.39 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 Park
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 109 |
| Coordinates | 39.1125100, -100.3587500 |
| Altitude | 838 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park (-100.35875, 39.11251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $3.82 | $43.84 | $87.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $48.05 | $96.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $52.23 | $104.47 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $67.91 | $135.83 |
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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