How far is Kansas City, KS from Spring Hill, KS?

The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Spring Hill, KS is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.47 mi
00h 42m
Flight
27.76 mi
44.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.76 mi
Kilometers
44.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.04 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Mon, May 4, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Kansas City
Mon, May 4, 11:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kansas City
2026-05-04T10:09
Arrive Spring Hill
Mon, May 4, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kansas City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lenexa
KS

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

From Kansas City
15.2 mi
00h 21m
To Spring Hill
15.2 mi
00h 21m

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
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Spring Hill.

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · North 7th Street Trafficway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 South: Wichita

    828 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, KS 7: Paola

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 199th Street

    791 ft · 23 sec · West 199th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Webster Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Webster Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Webster Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
18.8 mi · 62%
North 7th Street Trafficway
3.1 mi · 10%
Webster Street
1.6 mi · 5%
US 169 South
0.31 mi · 1%
West 199th Street
0.15 mi
Armstrong Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

8.39 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenexa
00h 21m from Kansas City
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lenexa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Kansas City and 15.2 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Lenexa

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 Lenexa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Spring Hill City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Spring Hill City Hall

Spring Hill , KS
401 N Madison St, Spring Hill, KS 66083
Rating 5.0/5 7 reviews City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

30 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

31 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

43 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 27.76 mi (44.68 km).

Kansas City

#1 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Spring Hill

#2 Spring Hill

City in Kansas, USA

Population3,316
Coordinates38.7430600, -94.8255200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Kansas City (-94.62746, 39.11417)
End: Spring Hill (-94.82552, 38.74306)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 Spring Hill. The current time is 10:09:57.

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.