Best way to bypass Kansas City
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Best way to bypass Kansas City
What's the best route to bypass Kansas City driving north to south on I35? I435 on the east side looks promising, but it appears there is a possibility to the west as well using I635. Any experience and/or opinions?
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When we're coming south, we always take the western loop through the Kansas side. The traffic is usually less and we like to stop at Cabela's right at the I-70 interchange. Going north it depends on whether we're going to Omaha or Des Moines.
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Obviously, it is a shorter drive to stay on the east side and follow 435 south. 635 is still fairly close to the city, and depending on the time you drive through the area you will hit some rush hour traffic.
6 of one, half a dozen of another: Distance, or speed?
I'm local, and I'd stay on the east side. There's a Bass Pro Shop in Independence. ;-)
6 of one, half a dozen of another: Distance, or speed?
I'm local, and I'd stay on the east side. There's a Bass Pro Shop in Independence. ;-)
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From 7-9AM & 4-6PM I would bypass KC on the west side. The rest of the time I just take I-35.
beentheretwice, there is also a Bass Pro right next to I-35 in Olathe and a Cabela's right next to I-636 in KCK
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beentheretwice, there is also a Bass Pro right next to I-35 in Olathe and a Cabela's right next to I-636 in KCK
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Agree with Keith I635 will trick you if you hit rushhour going south it doesn't seem to get heavy till you passed I70.
However if you stay on I35 you can find some of the best bbq in the country not far away.
However if you stay on I35 you can find some of the best bbq in the country not far away.
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I also agree with Keith - no need to bypass outside of rush hour. Just drive on through. There is a view of Union Station and Downtown from I-35. I think you can even see the horse statue on the hill.
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We live 2 hrs south of KC. When we go to the airport, we always take I-435 on the West side, never seems to be as much traffic and I-35 or I-635. Several of my family live in Shawnee, so I know the west side much better and it just seems easier. It's been several years since we've done much on the east side.
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dmdevel is right...as you are heading south on I-35, Union Station, Liberty Memorial, etc. will be visible on your left. Before you get there, however, you will see, also on your left, our stunning new Performing Arts Center which is scheduled to open this fall. It's a VERY dramatic building.
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Bypassing to the west is not very efficient, as I-35 goes northeast/southwest, so the best option is to use I-435 south at exit 12A. If you dont mind a few stoplights and intersections, you can use exit 17 and take Highway 291 South (turn left), which eventually turns into I-470, to I-435. However, if you wish to get at I-70 West (towards topeka), then take exit 16 at Highway 152 West (turn right), and then take that to the SECOND I-435 junction, where you can take the second right onto I-435 South, and get there faster. Use I-435 South at exit 12A to get to I-70 east (toward st louis).
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