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Samanthahhi
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Jun 15, 2014

Crossing Kansas East to West - Route Advice

Originally, I had planned to go across Kansas by way of I-70. Ultimately, I want to get to Colorado Springs.

Just realized that there is another route across Kansas via Wichita (not sure how I will get there) to Dodge City (is that the infamous Dodge City?) to Pueblo and on up. Would this be a more interesting route rather than I-70?

Maybe it's still better to go by way of Nashville > St. Louis > Kansas City, then cut down from there to Wichita as there are no clear routes from Nashville across to Wichita.

Suggestions on "must see" stops would be greatly appreciated. I just recall that drive on I-70 as infinitely boring.

Thank you!

Samantha

23 Replies

  • We did the route via Dodge City (take a day and check it out, and be sure to visit the Home of Stone).

    OK, so Kansas is flat & boring. Rt. 50 via Dodge City and Garden City is IMHO more interesting than the SuperSlab. You'll still make decent time and won't be stressed out dealing with the I-70 traffic. Enjoy & safe travels.
  • I like to use Roadside America when traveling.

    Maybe you can find something interesting to break up the boredom of driving across Kansas.
  • any drive in Kansas is boring. and yes that is Dodge City of western fame. not really much to see cept touristy stuff. If I am thinking of the right town, there is an old Boot Hill with some interesting tombstones in it. Miss Kitty has moved out however.
    I found the chalk pyramids interesting and Scott county park was also.
    bumpy