Kansas City to Topeka: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kansas City from Topeka?

The distance from Kansas City to Topeka is 59.1 miles (95.1 km) as the crow flies. Topeka is located W of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 62.8 miles, taking about 1h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Topeka in Kansas.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Topeka. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.