How far is Kansas City, KS from Pleasanton, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Pleasanton, KS is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
County seat in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Pleasanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Pleasanton.
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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
3.1 mi · 7 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 South: Wichita
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
57 mi · 59 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pleasanton
1215 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East 1100th Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · East 1100th Road
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Continue on East 6th Street
2244 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
880 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Pleasanton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overland Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
57 mi · 00h 59m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Pleasanton?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Louisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Kansas City and 34.9 miles from Pleasanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kansas City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasanton.
Stop Ideas Near Louisburg
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 Louisburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Pleasanton. Straight-line distance: 64.85 mi (104.37 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 Pleasanton
Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 38.1778100, -94.7113500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasanton (-94.71135, 38.17781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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