How far is Valley Center, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Valley Center, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 201.9 miles (325 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Lyon 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 Valley Center and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Center and Kansas City.
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Start on North Park Avenue
13 m · 4 sec · North Park Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
110 m · 18 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
930 ft · 21 sec · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Avenue
2656 ft · 58 sec · North Meridian Avenue
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Turn left onto West 77th Street North
2 mi · 5 min · West 77th Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Street;East 77th Street North
43 m · 3 sec · East 77th Street North
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Exit the rotary onto East 77th Street North
2192 ft · 1 min · East 77th Street North
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Take the ramp right toward I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 61st Street
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto East 61st Street North
3.3 mi · 6 min · East 61st Street North
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Continue on Kechi Road
2362 ft · 50 sec · Kechi Road
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Turn right onto North Woodlawn Street
929 ft · 25 sec · North Woodlawn Street
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Take the ramp left
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 61st Street North
5.8 mi · 6 min · East 61st Street North
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Continue on Southwest 20th Street
14.3 mi · 16 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Take the exit slight left
81 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto Boyer Road
79 m · 7 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
799 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
56 mi · 56 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 Valley Center 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
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Valley Center 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 Valley Center to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (325 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 99.2 miles from Valley Center and 102.8 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Admire
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 Admire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Center and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 172.83 mi (278.15 km).
#1 Valley Center
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 7,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.8347300, -97.3733800 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.89 | $53.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.82 | $75.64 |
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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