Cities Near Kansas City
Cities near Kansas City, Missouri: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Overland Park, Independence, Lee's Summit. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kansas City, Missouri is Overland Park, about 10 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland ParkGardens and dining | 10 mi / 15 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| IndependenceTruman's home town | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lee's SummitLakes and parks | 17 mi / 27 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| LawrenceA spirited college town | 36 mi / 58 km | 1 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| TopekaThe Kansas state capital | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Blue Springs | 17 mi / 27 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Olathe | 20 mi / 32 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint Joseph | 48 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Manhattan | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Columbia | 121 mi / 195 km | 2 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Kansas City
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Overland Park, Independence, Lee's Summit, Lawrence, Topeka. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Kansas City
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Manhattan, Columbia. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kansas City include Overland Park, Independence, Lee's Summit, Lawrence, Topeka. The closest is Overland Park, about 10 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Kansas City
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Overland Park
- → Best time to visit Independence
- → Best time to visit Lee's Summit
- → Best time to visit Lawrence
- → Best time to visit Topeka
- → Best time to visit Blue Springs
- → Best time to visit Olathe
- → Best time to visit Saint Joseph
- → Best time to visit Manhattan
- → Best time to visit Columbia