How far is Ozawkie, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Ozawkie, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ozawkie and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ozawkie and Kansas City.
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Start on Sioux Drive
57 m · 10 sec · Sioux Drive
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Turn right onto Coyote Avenue
105 m · 20 sec · Coyote Avenue
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Turn left onto Kansa Drive
737 ft · 32 sec · Kansa Drive
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Continue on Kansas Drive
887 ft · 43 sec · Kansas Drive
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Ferguson Road
11.5 mi · 16 min · Ferguson Road
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Turn left
12.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward KTA Entrance Road
889 ft · 22 sec · KTA Entrance Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Kansas City
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
33.8 mi · 35 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 Ozawkie 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
33.8 mi · 00h 35m
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 leaving Ozawkie and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ozawkie to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Ozawkie and 24.3 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ozawkie and Mostly Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Reno
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 Reno.
Lawrence
Union Station
Topeka
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ozawkie and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 45.71 mi (73.57 km).
#1 Ozawkie
Township in Jefferson County, Kansas
| Population | 622 |
| Coordinates | 39.2333300, -95.4669200 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
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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