How far is Wellsville, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Wellsville, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
County seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsville and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville and Kansas City.
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Start on East 6th Street
1903 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Poplar Street
1 mi · 2 min · Poplar Street
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Take the ramp left
1817 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 26 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169
1292 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
3.2 mi · 7 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 Wellsville and Kansas City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Poplar Street
Merge slight left
24 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellsville to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Olathe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Wellsville and 21.4 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wellsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Olathe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olathe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellsville and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 36.66 mi (59 km).
#1 Wellsville
Citty in Kansas
| Population | 1,784 |
| Coordinates | 38.7183400, -95.0816400 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
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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