How far is Kansas City, KS from Washington, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Washington, KS is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Washington.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Street Trafficway
3.8 mi · 8 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2291 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
26 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North: Downtown Saint Joseph
2673 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Kansas, Cameron
939 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
120.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Turn right onto B Street
1435 ft · 45 sec · B Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
662 ft · 31 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto C Street
67 m · 10 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kansas City and Washington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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120 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kansas City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Washington?
The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Hiawatha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Kansas City and 85.4 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Hiawatha
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 Hiawatha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Washington. Straight-line distance: 138.11 mi (222.26 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 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8180600, -97.0508600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-97.05086, 39.81806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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