How far is Lindsborg, KS from Kansas City, KS?

The driving distance from Lindsborg, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.9 mi
02h 57m
Flight
168.16 mi
270.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.16 mi
Kilometers
270.63 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.9 mi
Kilometers
313.66 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindsborg
2026-04-23T11:40
Arrive Kansas City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindsborg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Alma
KS

County seat in Kansas

From Lindsborg
97.4 mi
01h 28m
To Kansas City
97.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindsborg and Kansas City.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    20 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    2186 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Harrison Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Topeka

    2277 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.9 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    54.7 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis

    1600 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South

    943 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue

    86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 46%
Kansas Turnpike
54.7 mi · 28%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.9 mi · 13%
North Harrison Street
22.1 mi · 11%
South 7th Street Trafficway
1.52 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
168.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 28m from Lindsborg
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindsborg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lindsborg to Kansas City?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Lindsborg and 97.6 miles from Kansas City.

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

The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lindsborg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Alma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alma, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Topeka

54 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

92 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindsborg and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 168.16 mi (270.63 km).

Lindsborg

#1 Lindsborg

Town in Kansas, USA

Population3,276
Coordinates38.5736200, -97.6744800
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Kansas City

#2 Kansas City

The second most populous city in Kansas.

Population152,960
Coordinates39.1141700, -94.6274600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-97.674348, 38.573621)
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindsborg and Kansas City. The current time is 11:40:02.

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.