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10h 17m587 miles24 stops
1
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
1334 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-2907
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
2
Museum of Illusions
30 W Pershing Rd Suite 620, Kansas City, MO 64108-2410
Enter the fascinating world of illusion which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing so; the world that will both: educate and confuse you completely. Visit us and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions! Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? We offer you an intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience.
3
Line Creek Trail
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
4
Game Show Battle Rooms
10520 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212-1814
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
5
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221-7803
6
Topeka Cemetery Association
1601 SE 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66607-1599
7
Kaw River Rustics
901 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608-1212
8
Historic Harley-Davidson
2047 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612-1462
Historic Harley-Davidson is home of the Evel Knievel Museum, Yesterday's Museum, and Henry's Grill's BBQ Restaurant. Yesterday's Museum is a collection of vintage motorcycles. This dealership has been in the Patterson Family since 1949. A true gem to Topeka, and a Harley-Davidson Dealership like one you have never seen before.
9
Ted Ensley Gardens
SE 37th St. & West Edge Road, Topeka, KS
10
Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center
SW Westlake Ct., Topeka, KS 66606
11
Sk8away
815 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66606-2338
12
Dragonman's Shooting & Paintball Range
1200 Dragonman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80929-9329
13
Colorado Springs Military Museum
1250 Dragonman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80929-9329
14
World Golf and Sand Creek Golf Course
6865 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915-3843
15
Security Service Field
4385 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922-2501
16
Cinemark Carefree Circle And IMAX
3305 Cinema Pt Located in First and Main Town Center, Colorado Springs, CO 80922-2805
17
IVP at The Beach House
5910 Omaha Blvd Omaha & Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915-2825
The Beach House is a blue oasis bistro with 3 bars, a cushy indoor lounge, and 2 acres of sands. Craft beers are served in frosted mugs, Island cocktails can come in 40oz fishbowls, and food consist of meaty sandwiches and fresh salads. Courts can be rented by the hour or join a drop-in game. Not into volleyball? The Beach House hosts concerts, bottomless mimosas brunches has other sand games!
18
Painting with a Twist
2834 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Painting with a Twist brings wine, art, and entertainment together in a unique experience. They have a public calendar of fun painting events (reservations highly recommended) with classes for all ages, date nights, specialty workshops, black light pARTies, and more! Daytime DIY "Pop-In" hours are available Tuesday-Sunday for painting crafts, candle-making, and creating art from their gallery using written and video instructions. No art experience is necessary! During their public events, a professional artist will guide you every step of the way. Private pARTy requests are accepted 7 days a week for your group of 6-40. Perfect for family gatherings, bachelorette parties, corporate team builders, and birthdays. Their "Inspiration Bar" provides wine, local beers, non-alcoholic options, and lots of snacks. Weekly drink specials include bottomless mimosas all weekend, a specialty happy hour class on Friday, etc. It's a great place to unWINE and get creative!
19
Blackhat Distillery
5745 Industrial Pl Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-1709
We are a Colorado Craft Distillery located near Peterson Air force base and only minutes away from Colorado Springs Airport. Come taste our Rum, Agave Spirit, and Apple Brandy. With some of the most celebrated and award winning bartenders in Colorado, Blackhat creates craft cocktails that accentuate our spirits and bitters. Come hang your hat at Blackhat!
20
Locked In Escapes
2760 N Academy Blvd Suite 301, Colorado Springs, CO 80917-5324
You have 60 minutes to find the clues and solve the puzzles. Can you escape?
21
Expanding Minds Unlimited - The Colorado Springs Children's Museum
2860 S Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4113
Exciting fun for families includes art projects, live animals, science and nature exploration, history and culture. The children's and natural History Museum Museum has something for everyone.
22
World Arena
3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4020
23
Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway
2333 Steel Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6791
24
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-5001
Nestled on 750 breathtaking acres with 95 rooms, Glen Eyrie's stunning beauty and rich heritage creates a place where guests can get away to rejuvenate and spend time in a safe setting. Glen Eyrie provides a unique guest experience which sets the stage for all to discover, explore, and be transformed. Guests can enjoy overnight stays, historical tours, Castle teas, enriching programs, retreats, group events or a conference. Come visit the home of General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of the city of Colorado Springs. Glen Eyrie is a ministry of The Navigators, and is built upon the unique intersection of natural, historical, and spiritual heritage.
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OVERVIEW

Kansas City to Colorado Springs
1
Start:Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(96) review
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
1334 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-2907
2
Museum of Illusions
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(88) review
Enter the fascinating world of illusion which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing so; the world that will both: educate and confuse you completely. Visit us and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions! Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? We offer you an intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience.
30 W Pershing Rd Suite 620, Kansas City, MO 64108-2410
3
Line Creek Trail
Kansas City, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
4
Game Show Battle Rooms
Overland Park, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
10520 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212-1814
5
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Overland Park, Kansas·
5.0
(862) review
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221-7803
6
Topeka Cemetery Association
Topeka, Kansas·
5.0
(6) review
1601 SE 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66607-1599
7
Kaw River Rustics
Topeka, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
901 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608-1212
8
Historic Harley-Davidson
Topeka, Kansas·
5.0
(7) review
Historic Harley-Davidson is home of the Evel Knievel Museum, Yesterday's Museum, and Henry's Grill's BBQ Restaurant. Yesterday's Museum is a collection of vintage motorcycles. This dealership has been in the Patterson Family since 1949. A true gem to Topeka, and a Harley-Davidson Dealership like one you have never seen before.
2047 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612-1462
9
Ted Ensley Gardens
Topeka, Kansas·
5.0
(60) review
SE 37th St. & West Edge Road, Topeka, KS
10
Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center
Topeka, Kansas·
4.5
(8) review
SW Westlake Ct., Topeka, KS 66606
11
Sk8away
Topeka, Kansas·
4.5
(7) review
815 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66606-2338
12
Dragonman's Shooting & Paintball Range
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(27) review
1200 Dragonman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80929-9329
13
Colorado Springs Military Museum
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(12) review
1250 Dragonman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80929-9329
14
World Golf and Sand Creek Golf Course
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
3.5
(6) review
6865 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915-3843
15
Security Service Field
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(60) review
4385 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922-2501
16
Cinemark Carefree Circle And IMAX
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(5) review
3305 Cinema Pt Located in First and Main Town Center, Colorado Springs, CO 80922-2805
17
IVP at The Beach House
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
3.5
(3) review
The Beach House is a blue oasis bistro with 3 bars, a cushy indoor lounge, and 2 acres of sands. Craft beers are served in frosted mugs, Island cocktails can come in 40oz fishbowls, and food consist of meaty sandwiches and fresh salads. Courts can be rented by the hour or join a drop-in game. Not into volleyball? The Beach House hosts concerts, bottomless mimosas brunches has other sand games!
5910 Omaha Blvd Omaha & Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915-2825
18
Painting with a Twist
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(25) review
Painting with a Twist brings wine, art, and entertainment together in a unique experience. They have a public calendar of fun painting events (reservations highly recommended) with classes for all ages, date nights, specialty workshops, black light pARTies, and more! Daytime DIY "Pop-In" hours are available Tuesday-Sunday for painting crafts, candle-making, and creating art from their gallery using written and video instructions. No art experience is necessary! During their public events, a professional artist will guide you every step of the way. Private pARTy requests are accepted 7 days a week for your group of 6-40. Perfect for family gatherings, bachelorette parties, corporate team builders, and birthdays. Their "Inspiration Bar" provides wine, local beers, non-alcoholic options, and lots of snacks. Weekly drink specials include bottomless mimosas all weekend, a specialty happy hour class on Friday, etc. It's a great place to unWINE and get creative!
2834 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
19
Blackhat Distillery
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(4) review
We are a Colorado Craft Distillery located near Peterson Air force base and only minutes away from Colorado Springs Airport. Come taste our Rum, Agave Spirit, and Apple Brandy. With some of the most celebrated and award winning bartenders in Colorado, Blackhat creates craft cocktails that accentuate our spirits and bitters. Come hang your hat at Blackhat!
5745 Industrial Pl Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-1709
20
Locked In Escapes
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(95) review
You have 60 minutes to find the clues and solve the puzzles. Can you escape?
2760 N Academy Blvd Suite 301, Colorado Springs, CO 80917-5324
21
Expanding Minds Unlimited - The Colorado Springs Children's Museum
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(9) review
Exciting fun for families includes art projects, live animals, science and nature exploration, history and culture. The children's and natural History Museum Museum has something for everyone.
2860 S Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4113
22
World Arena
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(94) review
3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4020
23
Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(9) review
2333 Steel Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6791
24
Glen Eyrie Castle
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(914) review
Nestled on 750 breathtaking acres with 95 rooms, Glen Eyrie's stunning beauty and rich heritage creates a place where guests can get away to rejuvenate and spend time in a safe setting. Glen Eyrie provides a unique guest experience which sets the stage for all to discover, explore, and be transformed. Guests can enjoy overnight stays, historical tours, Castle teas, enriching programs, retreats, group events or a conference. Come visit the home of General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of the city of Colorado Springs. Glen Eyrie is a ministry of The Navigators, and is built upon the unique intersection of natural, historical, and spiritual heritage.
3820 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-5001

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What's the driving distance between Kansas City and Colorado Springs?
The distance is 587 miles
What's the travel time between Kansas City and Colorado Springs?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 10h 17m mins in normal traffic
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