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

The driving distance from Newton, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
184.22 mi
02h 54m
Flight
164.26 mi
264.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.26 mi
Kilometers
264.35 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.22 mi
Kilometers
296.48 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas City
Mon, May 4, 3:41 PM CDT
Return by in Newton
Mon, May 4, 6:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-04T12:47
Arrive Kansas City
Mon, May 4, 3:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Admire
KS

Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America

From Newton
92.1 mi
01h 27m
To Kansas City
92.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    87 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    119 m · 17 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Oak Street

    980 ft · 47 sec · North Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    101 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2685 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia

    65 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    134 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    542 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Kansas Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1600 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

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

    943 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue

    86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
110 mi · 60%
US 50 East
43.1 mi · 23%
US 50
26.2 mi · 14%
East Broadway Street
1.93 mi · 1%
South 7th Street Trafficway
1.52 mi · 1%
I 35 South
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

110 mi · 01h 52m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
164.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 27m from Newton
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Newton and 92.1 miles from Kansas City.

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

The direct path is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.

Stop Ideas Near Admire

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Admire, 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 Admire.

RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

84 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 164.26 mi (264.35 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

City in Kansas

Population18,744
Coordinates38.0466800, -97.3450400
Altitude441
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 Main Street (-97.345047, 38.046679)
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.61 L · about $24.51
Round trip
$49.02
13 gal · 49.22 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.51 $49.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.64 $55.29
Premium $4.65 $30.25 $60.50
Diesel $5.30 $34.48 $68.95

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 Newton and Kansas City. The current time is 12:47:04.

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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.