How far is Oskaloosa, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Oskaloosa, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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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 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oskaloosa and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oskaloosa and Kansas City.
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Start on Jefferson Street
585 ft · 29 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Speedway Boulevard
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Continue on North 110th Street
1141 ft · 31 sec · North 110th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1318 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
10.7 mi · 12 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 Oskaloosa and Kansas City.
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.
Walnut Street
Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Oskaloosa and Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oskaloosa to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Basehor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Oskaloosa and 23.7 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oskaloosa and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Basehor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Edwardsville City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Basehor.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oskaloosa and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 37.37 mi (60.14 km).
#1 Oskaloosa
Township in Jefferson County, Kansas
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 39.2152800, -95.3127500 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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