How far is Osage City, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Osage City, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osage City and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage City and Kansas City.
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Start on South 6th Street
87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1562 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn straight onto North 9th Street
839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto Laing Street
1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street
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Continue on West 237th Street
6.3 mi · 11 min · West 237th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
97 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
25.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 East, I 335
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
2667 ft · 52 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
2170 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
60.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
1600 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South
943 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
1.5 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway
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Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Osage City and Kansas City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
60.4 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osage City and 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 Osage City to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Lecompton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Osage City and 48.4 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Osage City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Lecompton
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 Lecompton.
Lawrence
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Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osage City and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 72.5 mi (116.68 km).
#1 Osage City
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,809 |
| Coordinates | 38.6339000, -95.8258200 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
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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