How far is Plains, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Plains, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 382.7 miles (615.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plains and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plains and Kansas City.
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Start on Mustang Street
41 m · 11 sec · Mustang Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Street
741 ft · 35 sec · Ohio Street
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1082 ft · 36 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto The Yellow Brick Road
13.9 mi · 16 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Continue on West Carthage Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Carthage Street
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
20.7 mi · 23 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Continue on West Front Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · West Front Street
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
41 mi · 47 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on West 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
49.7 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
110.7 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Plains and Kansas City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
111 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Plains 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 Plains to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 382.7 miles (615.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eastborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.2 miles from Plains and 191.6 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.91 one way or $101.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plains and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Eastborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastborough.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plains and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 348.27 mi (560.48 km).
#1 Plains
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 37.2603000, -100.5926500 |
| Altitude | 841 |
| 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: 616 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $50.91 | $101.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.42 | $114.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.83 | $125.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $71.60 | $143.21 |
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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