Kansas has 13 scenic byways mapped in the US Department of Transportation data, together covering about 689 miles of road. The longest is the Frontier Military Historic Byway, running roughly 171 mapped miles. This interactive map plots every Kansas scenic byway — filter by designation, search any town or address, and click a route for its details.
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Route data: US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers (geo.dot.gov). Location search by OpenStreetMap Nominatim. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for reference only – check current conditions before travelling.
How to use the Kansas scenic byways map
The map opens framed on Kansas. Each line is one scenic byway, coloured by designation. Zoom with the scroll wheel, click any route to see its name, designation, administering agency and mapped length, and use the designation checkboxes or the name filter to focus on the routes you want. Some byways continue across the state line — their full mapped length is shown.
Scenic byways in Kansas
Every scenic byway recorded in Kansas, with its designation and mapped length. Routes that run into neighbouring states are listed at their full length.
Scenic byway
Designation
Mapped length
Frontier Military Historic Byway
State Scenic Byway
171 mi
Western Vistas Historic Byway
State Scenic Byway
99 mi
Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
77 mi
Glacial Hills Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
62 mi
Smoky Valley Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
61 mi
Prairie Trail Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
56 mi
Native Stone Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
48 mi
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
47 mi
Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
41 mi
Post Rock Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
16 mi
Kansas Historic Route 66 Byway
State Scenic Byway
11 mi
Spirit of Kansas City
State Scenic Byway
1 mi
Historic Route 66 – MO
State Scenic Byway
0 mi
Byway designations in Kansas
National Scenic Byway × 2 — a federally recognised route with outstanding qualities
State Scenic Byway × 11 — designated by the state scenic byway programme
Planning a scenic drive in Kansas
Start with the headline routes. The state’s National Scenic Byways — Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway, Flint Hills Scenic Byway — are a strong starting point. Check seasonal conditions before you travel — mountain and back-country byways can close in winter. For overnight stops along the way, see our Kansas campgrounds map, and for a different pace try the Kansas cycling map.
Route data comes from the US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers at geo.dot.gov, harmonised into a single dataset. It reflects what the transportation agencies publish and may lag local designations. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for planning only — check current road conditions before you travel.
Kansas scenic byways: frequently asked questions
How many scenic byways does Kansas have?
This map shows 13 scenic byways in Kansas, covering about 689 mapped miles.
What is the longest scenic byway in Kansas?
The Frontier Military Historic Byway is the longest, at roughly 171 mapped miles.
Does Kansas have any All-American Roads?
Kansas has no All-American Roads in this dataset, but it does have 2 National Scenic Byways and a wider set of state-designated routes.
I'm Daniel O'Donohue, the voice and creator behind The MapScaping Podcast ( A podcast for the geospatial community ). With a professional background as a geospatial specialist, I've spent years harnessing the power of spatial to unravel the complexities of our world, one layer at a time.
