How far is Kansas City, KS from Tonganoxie, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Tonganoxie, KS is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Tonganoxie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Tonganoxie.
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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
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 24 West, US 40 West: Basehor, Tonganoxie
10.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1868 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
759 ft · 38 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Bury Street
553 ft · 27 sec · Bury Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Tonganoxie.
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.
I 70 West
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Tonganoxie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Tonganoxie?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bonner Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Kansas City and 14.2 miles from Tonganoxie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kansas City and Mostly Sunny near Tonganoxie.
Stop Ideas Near Bonner Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
Parkville City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonner Springs.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Tonganoxie. Straight-line distance: 24.68 mi (39.72 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 Tonganoxie
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 5,690 |
| Coordinates | 39.1097200, -95.0877500 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonganoxie (-95.08775, 39.10972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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