Driving Time: St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS

~3 hours 45 minutes (non-stop) via I-70 West.

• Distance: ~235 miles (378 km)
• Route: St. Louis → Columbia → Kingdom City → Topeka.
• Traffic: Usually light; watch for construction zones and Columbia rush hour.

Add 30–60 min for a fuel/food stop.