Kansas road trips
Best Road Trips in Kansas
20 popular Kansas drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Kansas Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Kansas routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Kansas road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Kansas metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $2.95/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $2.95/gal Kansas regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Kansas origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
New York → Wichita
The headline Kansas road trip — 1490 miles, about 24.0 hours of driving and roughly $157 in gas at $2.95/gal.
More top Kansas drives (19)
New York → Topeka
1359 mi · ~21.9 h · ~$143 gas
Open tripOrlando → Wichita
1318 mi · ~21.3 h · ~$139 gas
Open tripOrlando → Topeka
1290 mi · ~20.8 h · ~$136 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Wichita
914 mi · ~14.7 h · ~$96 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Topeka
857 mi · ~13.8 h · ~$90 gas
Open tripChattanooga → Topeka
749 mi · ~12.1 h · ~$79 gas
Open tripHuntsville → Wichita
747 mi · ~12.0 h · ~$79 gas
Open tripBirmingham → Topeka
736 mi · ~11.9 h · ~$78 gas
Open tripBaton Rouge → Wichita
721 mi · ~11.6 h · ~$76 gas
Open tripNashville → Wichita
699 mi · ~11.3 h · ~$74 gas
Open tripHuntsville → Topeka
689 mi · ~11.1 h · ~$73 gas
Open tripJackson → Topeka
660 mi · ~10.6 h · ~$70 gas
Open tripJackson → Wichita
649 mi · ~10.5 h · ~$68 gas
Open tripNashville → Topeka
621 mi · ~10.0 h · ~$65 gas
Open tripShreveport → Topeka
547 mi · ~8.8 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripMemphis → Wichita
521 mi · ~8.4 h · ~$55 gas
Open tripMemphis → Topeka
485 mi · ~7.8 h · ~$51 gas
Open tripShreveport → Wichita
485 mi · ~7.8 h · ~$51 gas
Open tripLittle Rock → Wichita
410 mi · ~6.6 h · ~$43 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Kansas
Top Kansas road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Cheapest Kansas road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Kansas.
Long-distance road trips from Kansas
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Kansas — Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri.
Gas prices in Kansas
Estimated regular at $2.95/gal · premium $3.55 · diesel $3.40.
Best vehicles for Kansas drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Kansas
Daily driving cost estimates for major Kansas-area cities.
EV vs gas in Kansas
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Kansas trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Kansas road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Kansas. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Kansas road trip cost in fuel?
At Kansas's estimated $2.95/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.54 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Kansas EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Kansas routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.