Distance from Ward, Iowa to Paola, Kansas
The driving distance from Ward, Iowa to Paola, Kansas is 255.2 mi (410.7 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 124.3 mi (200 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 24 minutes
We found 2 routes between Ward and Paola.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Take 188th Trl to US-34 E
Continue on IA-5 S to Unionville
Follow MO-5 S to US-36 W/Chicago - Kansas City Expy in Laclede
Follow US-36 W/Chicago - Kansas City Expy, I-35 S and KS-7 S/US-169 S to KS-68 W/K-68 Hwy W in Miami County. Take the KS-68 exit from KS-7 S/US-169 S
Take Old Kansas City Rd to N Silver St in Paola
Route Directions
Get on I-35 S in Osceola from US-34 W
Follow I-35 S to KS-7 S/US-169 S in Olathe. Take exit 215 from I-35 S
Continue on KS-7 S/US-169 S. Drive to N Silver St in Paola
Journey Details
Traveling from Ward, Iowa to Paola, Kansas covers 238.3 miles (384 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 49 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (238-255 miles / 384-411 km). The primary route shown here saves 35 minutes compared to alternatives.
Journey Waypoints
Ward
Starting Point
Paola
Destination