How far is Newton, KS from Lansing, KS?

The driving distance from Newton, KS to Lansing, KS is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.1 mi
03h 21m
Flight
155.88 mi
250.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.88 mi
Kilometers
250.86 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.1 mi
Kilometers
289.85 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Lansing
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
90 mi
01h 40m
To Lansing
90.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Newton and Lansing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Lansing.

  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

    96 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

    73 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Lansing.

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
96 mi · 53%
US 50 East
42.8 mi · 24%
US 50
26.2 mi · 15%
East Broadway Street
1.93 mi · 1%
KS 7
0.77 mi
I 35 South
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

96 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Admire
01h 40m from Newton
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Lansing?

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Newton and 90.2 miles from Lansing.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.

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 Lansing. Straight-line distance: 155.88 mi (250.86 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

City in Kansas

Population18,744
Coordinates38.0466800, -97.3450400
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
Lansing

#2 Lansing

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population11,954
Coordinates39.2486100, -94.9002400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-97.34504, 38.04668)
End: Lansing (-94.90024, 39.24861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.06 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.12 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 Newton and Lansing. The current time is 04:14:33.

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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.