How far is Morris, KS from Bethel, KS?

The driving distance from Morris, KS to Bethel, KS is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
9.85 mi
00h 20m
Flight
5.71 mi
9.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.71 mi
Kilometers
9.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.85 mi
Kilometers
15.85 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Morris
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-04-18T04:39
Arrive Bethel
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morris
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Shawnee
KS

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

From Morris
4.9 mi
00h 10m
To Bethel
4.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morris and Bethel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morris and Bethel.

  1. 1

    Start on South 74th Street

    1597 ft · 52 sec · South 74th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Holliday Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Holliday Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Inland Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Inland Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 56th Street

    158 m · 28 sec · South 56th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Osage Avenue

    604 ft · 32 sec · Osage Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 55th Street

    2510 ft · 1 min · South 55th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Turner Diagonal

    2 mi · 3 min · Turner Diagonal

  9. 9

    Continue on College Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on North 72nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 72nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Leavenworth Road

    3257 ft · 1 min · Leavenworth Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 77th Street

    798 ft · 40 sec · 77th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Farrow Avenue

    120 m · 17 sec · Farrow Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farrow Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris and Bethel.

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Inland Drive
2.43 mi · 25%
Turner Diagonal
2.01 mi · 20%
North 72nd Street
1.01 mi · 10%
College Parkway
0.84 mi · 9%
Holliday Drive
0.77 mi · 8%
Leavenworth Road
0.62 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Inland Drive

Turn left onto Inland Drive

2.43 mi · 00h 05m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shawnee
00h 10m from Morris
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Morris and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morris to Bethel?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Morris and 4.9 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Morris and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Shawnee

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 Shawnee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

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1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

Kansas City , MO
8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

26 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

33 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

45 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 5.71 mi (9.19 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Morris

County in Kansas, United States

Population23
Coordinates39.0619500, -94.7516300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethel

Bethel is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1444500, -94.7585700
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Morris (-94.75163, 39.06195)
End: Bethel (-94.75857, 39.14445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.32 $2.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.65 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.30 $1.86 $3.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris and Bethel. The current time is 04:39:10.

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.