Difference between revisions of "kansas-turnpike-toll-roads-bridges-k-tag"

From Toll Wiki
 
(2 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 +
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Kansas turnpike, toll roads and K-Tag}}
 +
{{#seo:|title=Kansas turnpike, toll roads and K-Tag}}
 +
{{#seo:|keywords=kansas turnpike, kansas toll, kansas toll roads, kansas turnpike authority, K-TAG, 69 Express, cashless tolling}}
 +
{{#seo:|description=Complete 2025 guide to Kansas toll roads, K-TAG requirements, current rates, payment methods for Kansas Turnpike, 69 Express lanes. Calculate tolls now.}}
 +
 +
{{worldMap}}
 +
 +
__TOC__
 
<div class="shadowCard">
 
<div class="shadowCard">
−
== Kansas turnpike ==
 
−
The Kansas Turnpike is a freeway-standard toll road running across the southwest–northeast direction from the Oklahoma border to Kansas City. It is 236 mile long stretch in total with 22 interchanges and 6 service areas. The turnpike gives access to several major cities in the states of Kansas including Wichita, Topeka, and Lawrence.
 
  
−
Use Kansas Toll Calculator to calculate tolls and gas costs for the entire stretch of the toll road in Kansas and other US states.  
+
== Do I Need a K-TAG for Kansas? 2025 Update ==
 +
 
 +
No, you don't need a K-TAG to drive on Kansas toll roads - but you'll save exactly 50% on toll costs with one. Kansas converted to all-electronic tolling in July 2024, eliminating all cash payment options.
 +
 
 +
'''Key Reality:''' Driving without a K-TAG costs exactly double - $22.72 for the full Kansas Turnpike versus $11.36 with K-TAG. For regular users, this difference adds up to hundreds of dollars annually.
 +
 
 +
'''2025 Update:''' 69 Express toll lanes will open in January 2026 in Overland Park, adding Kansas's first urban express toll facility to complement the statewide Kansas Turnpike system.
 +
 
 +
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Kansas Toll Costs: Current Rates</h2>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Kansas operates a simple, distance-based toll system with predictable costs across two facilities: the Kansas Turnpike (operational) and 69 Express lanes (opening January 2026).</p>
 +
 
 +
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)</h3>
 +
 
 +
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #202122; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">
 +
<tr>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Type</th>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">K-TAG Rate</th>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">License Plate Rate</th>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Full Turnpike Cost</th>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cars/Motorcycles (2 axles)</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.048/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.096/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$11.36 / $22.72</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Light Trucks (3-4 axles)</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.096/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.192/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$22.72 / $45.44</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Semi-Trucks (5 axles)</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.138/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.276/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$32.57 / $65.14</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Heavy Trucks (9 axles)</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.334/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.668/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$78.82 / $157.64</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 
 +
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Major Route Costs (Current Rates)</h3>
 +
 
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Oklahoma Border to Kansas City:</strong> $11.36 (K-TAG) / $22.72 (license plate)</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Wichita to Kansas City:</strong> $7.10 (K-TAG) / $14.20 (license plate)</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Wichita to Emporia:</strong> $3.55 (K-TAG) / $7.10 (license plate)</li>
 +
<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Topeka to Kansas City:</strong> $2.40 (K-TAG) / $4.80 (license plate)</li>
 +
</ul>
 +
 
 +
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">69 Express Lanes (Opening January 2026)</h3>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Dynamic pricing between $0.25-$0.32 per mile during peak periods on the 8-mile stretch through Overland Park, with rates varying by traffic conditions to maintain free-flowing travel.</p>
 +
 
 +
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">How to Pay Kansas Tolls</h2>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Kansas uses 100% electronic toll collection with two payment options:</p>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. K-TAG Electronic System (50% Discount):</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Free windshield stickers or $25 external bumper-mounted tags</li>
 +
<li>Works on Kansas Turnpike and compatible with Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado systems</li>
 +
<li>Automatic account replenishment available</li>
 +
<li>50% savings versus license plate billing</li>
 +
</ul>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. License Plate Recognition (Higher Cost):</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Automatic camera recognition sends bill to vehicle owner</li>
 +
<li>Costs exactly double the K-TAG rate</li>
 +
<li>Bills sent within 2 weeks of travel</li>
 +
<li>10-day online payment window for some locations</li>
 +
</ul>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Compatible Transponders:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>K-TAG, PikePass, TxTag, TollTag, EZTag, SunPass Pro, ExpressToll</li>
 +
<li>Note: E-ZPass is NOT compatible with Kansas toll roads</li>
 +
</ul>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Kansas toll roads, use TollGuru Kansas toll calculator</p>
  
 +
<div style="text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;">
 
<html>
 
<html>
−
<div style="text-align: center;">
+
<a href="https://tollguru.com/maine-toll-calculator"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Kansas Toll Calculator</button></a>
−
<a href="https://tollguru.com/kansas-toll-calculator"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Kansas Toll Calculator</button></a>
 
−
</div>
 
 
</html>
 
</html>
 
</div>
 
</div>
−
<div class="shadowCard">
 
  
−
== How are tolls calculated for trucks in Kansas ==
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Recent Changes (2025)</h2>
 +
 
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Kansas Turnpike Modernization:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Complete conversion to cashless tolling completed July 1, 2024</li>
 +
<li>All 21 open road tolling gantries now operational</li>
 +
<li>Enhanced license plate recognition technology deployment</li>
 +
<li>Improved customer service through DriveKS.com portal</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
In Kansas, the truck toll rates depend upon the number of axles. You can use a [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ktag-kansas K-Tag], EPASS, BestPass Horizon or PrePass' ElitePass tag<ref>[https://prepass.com/services/electronic-toll-payments/ PrePass]</ref> to avail a 10 percent discount on tolls.
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">69 Express Project Development:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Express toll lanes opening January 2026 in Overland Park</li>
 +
<li>$570 million project creating Kansas's first urban express lanes</li>
 +
<li>Dynamic pricing system to manage congestion and maintain 50+ mph speeds</li>
 +
<li>167th Street interchange construction completing October 2025</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
Calculate truck tolls to cross these toll bridges in Kansas using the free truck toll calculator.
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">System Improvements:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Enhanced weigh-in-motion technology for accurate truck toll collection</li>
 +
<li>Improved roadside assistance through *KTA (*582) mobile service</li>
 +
<li>Expanded transponder compatibility with regional toll systems</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
<html>
 
−
<div style="text-align: center;">
 
−
<a href="https://tollguru.com/truck-toll-calculator"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Truck Toll Calculator</button></a>
 
−
</div>
 
−
</html>
 
−
</div>
 
−
<div class="shadowCard">
 
  
−
== Toll rates in Kansas ==
 
−
In Kansas, toll rates are determined by the length of the journey and the vehicle's axle count (class). For 2-axle vehicles traveling between the southern and eastern entrances, the tolls amount to $17 when paying in cash or $11.35 when using K-Tag. Violation toll charges for 2-axle vehicles using this section of the turnpike are set at $19.88.
 
−
Three toll rates are used for travel on the Kansas Turnpike:
 
  
−
<ul><li>'''Cash toll rate''': Travelers who pay at the toll booth can pay this rate with cash or credit card. Cash toll rates chart for all the vehicles can be found at Kansas Turnpike cash toll rates<ref>[https://www.ksturnpike.com/assets/uploads/content-files/2018_Cash_Public_Chart.pdf Kansas Turnpike cash toll rates]</ref>.</li><li>'''K-TAG electronic rate''': Travelers using K-TAG or another compatible transponder pay an electronic rate less than the cash toll rate. Electronic toll rates chart for all the vehicles can be found at Kansas Turnpike electronic toll rates<ref>[https://www.ksturnpike.com/assets/uploads/content-files/2018_ETC_Public_Chart.pdf Kansas Turnpike electronic toll rates]</ref>.</li><li>'''Violation rate''': Vehicles that use the electronic lane without a compatible pass will be mailed a violation statement. To avoid being billed at this higher rate, it is advised to use the cash lanes or get a K-TAG. Violation toll charges for all the vehicles can be found at Kansas Turnpike violation toll rates<ref>[https://www.ksturnpike.com/travel/tolls Kansas Turnpike violation toll rates]</ref>.</li></ul>
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Planning Your Journey</h2>
−
</div><div class="shadowCard">
 
  
−
== How to pay toll in Kansas ==
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
−
Kansas turnpike accepts toll tags and cash both. [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ktag-kansas K-Tag] is the preferred mode of payment for its discounts. However, video tolling does not exist in Kansas.
+
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>K-TAG pays for itself after 3-4 trips on the Kansas Turnpike</li>
 +
<li>Annual savings for regular users: $200-500 with K-TAG versus license plate billing</li>
 +
<li>69 Express lanes will offer time savings of 10-15 minutes during peak hours</li>
 +
<li>Commercial vehicles save 10% with compatible transponders</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
Learn details of [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/pay-toll-kansas toll payment methods in Kansas].
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Alternative Routes:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>US-69 (free lanes) - Parallel to Kansas Turnpike, significantly slower</li>
 +
<li>US-50 - East-west alternative through central Kansas</li>
 +
<li>I-70 - Northern route through Kansas (joins Turnpike near Topeka)</li>
 +
<li>US-160 - Southern Kansas route avoiding all tolls</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
</div><div class="shadowCard">
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Travel Tips:</strong></p>
−
== How do you pay on the turnpike in Kansas ==
+
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
−
If you have an active compatible electronic transponder, use the "K-TAG Only" lanes for both entry and exit. You'll be charged the electronic rate automatically. If you don't have a working K-TAG transponder, when exiting, choose the "Ticket / Cash" or "Cash / Self-Pay" lane and pay using cash, credit, or debit.
+
<li>Speed limit: 75 mph on Kansas Turnpike (strictly enforced)</li>
 +
<li>Rest areas: 6 full-service plazas with dining and fuel</li>
 +
<li>Emergency assistance: Dial *KTA (*582) for roadside help</li>
 +
<li>Traffic/weather info: Dial 511 or tune to 1610 AM</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
</div><div class="shadowCard">
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
−
== How to pay missed toll in Kansas ==
 
−
If a driver exits using an electronic lane without a valid compatible transponder, it is considered as a missed toll which attracts a toll violation rate<ref>[http://www.ksturnpike.com/travel/tolls Kansas Turnpike tolls]</ref> based upon the vehicle’s class. You can pay for missed tolls online.
 
  
−
Refer to the [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/pay-missed-toll-kansas missed toll payment methods in Kansas] for more information. 
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Kansas tolls completely?</h3>
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you can use US-69, US-50, US-160, or I-70 (west of Topeka) for toll-free travel. However, these routes add 30-90 minutes to cross-state trips and don't offer the same level of service as the Kansas Turnpike.</p>
  
−
</div><div class="shadowCard">
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't pay Kansas tolls?</h3>
−
== What is K-Tag ==
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Unpaid tolls result in violation notices with penalty fees. The violation rate varies by vehicle class but can be significantly higher than standard license plate rates. Payment can be made online within specified timeframes.</p>
−
<div style="text-align: center;">
 
−
<html><figure class="aligncenter size-medium is-resized"><img alt="K Tag is accepted in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma along with TxTag, PikePass, TollTag, and EZ Tag" class="wp-image-6522" height="449" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 563px" src="https://cms.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/K-TAG-627x500.png" srcset="https://cms.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/K-TAG-627x500.png 627w, https://cms.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/K-TAG-768x612.png 768w, https://cms.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/K-TAG-600x478.png 600w, https://cms.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/K-TAG.png 961w" width="560"/></figure></html>
 
−
</div>
 
  
−
K-Tag, like E-ZPass on the east coast toll roads, is an electronic tag that you can install in your windshield to zoom through electronic toll gantries. Currently, K-TAGs can be used on the Kansas Turnpike<ref>[https://www.ksturnpike.com/ Kansas Turnpike]</ref> and any authorised toll roads in [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/oklahoma-turnpike-toll-roads Oklahoma] and [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/texas-toll-roads-bridges-express-lanes-tx-tag Texas]. 
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do motorcycles pay tolls in Kansas?</h3>
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay the same 2-axle vehicle rate as cars: $0.048 per mile with K-TAG or $0.096 per mile with license plate recognition.</p>
  
−
Learn more about the [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ktag-kansas K-Tag] used to pay tolls in Kansas.
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I use E-ZPass in Kansas?</h3>
 +
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, E-ZPass is not compatible with Kansas toll roads. You need a K-TAG or other compatible transponder like PikePass, TxTag, or TollTag for discounted electronic toll rates.</p>
  
−
</div><div class="shadowCard">
+
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">When will 69 Express lanes open?</h3>
−
== Does EZ tag work in Kansas ==
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">69 Express toll lanes will open in January 2026 in Overland Park, offering the first urban express toll facility in Kansas with dynamic pricing based on traffic conditions.</p>
−
Kansas Turnpike accepts the following tags: K-TAG, BestPass, PikePass, PrePass Plus, EZ Tag, Tx Tag, TollTag, SunPass
 
  
−
</div><div class="shadowCard">
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Kansas vs. Regional States</h2>
−
== How much is a Kansas Toll Tag ==
 
−
K-TAG<ref>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ktag-kansas K-Tag]</ref> stickers are free for customers and bumper-mounted external K-TAGs are $25. For more information visit myktag official website.
 
  
−
</div><div class="shadowCard">
+
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #202122; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">
−
== What happens if you skip a toll in Kansas ==
+
<tr>
−
If a driver exits using an electronic lane without the right transponder, it's considered a violation in Kansas. It will be considered as a missed toll and will be charged at the violation rate based upon the vehicle class. Drivers can pay missed toll through the Kansas Turnpike official website<ref>[https://www.ksturnpike.com/paytoll Kansas Turnpike]</ref>.
+
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">State</th>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">System Type</th>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Typical Cost</th>
 +
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Coverage</th>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Kansas</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Electronic only</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.048-0.096/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">1 major turnpike</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Oklahoma</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">PikePass + Cash</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.04-0.08/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Extensive network</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Texas</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">TxTag + Cash</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.06-0.25/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Multiple systems</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Colorado</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">ExpressToll + Cash</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.05-0.30/mile</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Denver area + select highways</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Missouri</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls currently</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.00</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Toll-free highways</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
<tr>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Nebraska</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No tolls currently</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.00</td>
 +
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Toll-free highways</td>
 +
</tr>
 +
</table>
  
−
</div><div class="shadowCard">
+
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Contact Information</h2>
−
== How Calculate tolls for Kansas and other states in the US ==
 
−
Calculate routes, tolls and fuel costs for your travel by car, truck, taxi, bus, caravans (with or without a trailer) in Kansas and other states of the US using  TollGuru Trip Calculator.
 
−
<html>
 
−
<div style="text-align: center;">
 
−
<a href="https://tollguru.com/kansas-toll-calculator"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Truck Toll Calculator</button></a>
 
−
</div>
 
−
</html>
 
  
−
It also shows the cheapest, fastest and other optimal routes to your destination along with toll plaza(s) location en route, payment methods and more.
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Kansas Turnpike Authority:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Main Customer Service: (316) 682-4537</li>
 +
<li>K-TAG Account Management: (316) 682-4537</li>
 +
<li>Website: DriveKS.com</li>
 +
<li>Emergency Roadside Assistance: *KTA (*582) - 24/7 turnpike assistance</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
</div><div class="shadowCard">
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Kansas Department of Transportation:</strong></p>
−
== Kansas turnpike and toll pass agencies contacts ==
+
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>Travel Information: 511</li>
 +
<li>69 Express Project Info: 69Express.org</li>
 +
<li>Traffic/Weather Radio: 1610 AM</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
Following agencies manage Kansas turnpike toll payments. For any questions about toll payment methods or your toll bill please get in touch with the respective agency.
+
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Compatible Transponder Agencies:</strong></p>
 +
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 +
<li>PikePass (Oklahoma): (405) 425-3600</li>
 +
<li>TxTag (Texas): (888) 468-9824</li>
 +
<li>TollTag (Texas): (214) 461-2000</li>
 +
<li>ExpressToll (Colorado): (303) 537-3470</li>
 +
</ul>
  
−
<ul><li>Kansas Turnpike Authority<ref>[https://www.ksturnpike.com/ Kansas Turnpike Authority]</ref></li><li>K-Tag<ref>[https://www.myktag.com/ K-tag]</ref></li><li>PikePass<ref>[https://www.pikepass.com/ PikePass]</ref></li><li>EZ TAG<ref>[https://www.hctra.org/Login EZ TAG]</ref></li><li>TxTag<ref>[https://www.txtag.org/ TxTag]</ref></li></ul>
 
 
</div>
 
</div>
−
{{tollWikiFooterTripCalculator|Kansas}}
 
  
−
<div class="shadowCard referenceSection">
+
<div class="shadowCard">
−
 
+
<h3 style="color: #202122; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 18px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">Found outdated content or toll information? Join us to keep toll information accurate.</h3>
−
== See also ==
+
<div style="margin: 15px 0; text-align: center;">
−
<div class="row">
+
<html>
−
<div class="col-lg-4">
+
<a href="https://tollguru.com/contact?from=tollwiki"><button class="custom-button button-orange" style="margin-right: 10px;" type="button">Report Issue</button></a>
−
* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/us-toll US state tolls and toll passes]
+
<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=home-page"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Join Contributors</button></a>
−
* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/pay-toll-kansas How to pay toll in Kansas]
+
</html>
−
* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/pay-missed-toll-kansas How to pay missed toll in Kansas]
 
−
* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ktag-kansas K-Tag]
 
−
    </div>
 
−
<div class="col-lg-4">
 
−
* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/nebraska-toll-bridge Nebraska tolls]
 
−
* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/missouri-toll-roads-bridges Missouri tolls]
 
−
* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/oklahoma-turnpike-toll-roads Oklahoma tolls]
 
−
* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/colorado-toll-roads-express-lanes Colorado tolls]
 
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
</div>
 
</div>
  
−
== References ==
 
−
<references></references>
 
 
</div>
 
</div>
−
 
−
[[Category: Turnpike toll]]
 
−
[[Category: US tolls]]
 

Latest revision as of 15:30, 7 August 2025



Click on the map to open toll wiki for a country/state

Do I Need a K-TAG for Kansas? 2025 Update

No, you don't need a K-TAG to drive on Kansas toll roads - but you'll save exactly 50% on toll costs with one. Kansas converted to all-electronic tolling in July 2024, eliminating all cash payment options.

Key Reality: Driving without a K-TAG costs exactly double - $22.72 for the full Kansas Turnpike versus $11.36 with K-TAG. For regular users, this difference adds up to hundreds of dollars annually.

2025 Update: 69 Express toll lanes will open in January 2026 in Overland Park, adding Kansas's first urban express toll facility to complement the statewide Kansas Turnpike system.

Kansas Toll Costs: Current Rates

Kansas operates a simple, distance-based toll system with predictable costs across two facilities: the Kansas Turnpike (operational) and 69 Express lanes (opening January 2026).

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Type K-TAG Rate License Plate Rate Full Turnpike Cost
Cars/Motorcycles (2 axles) $0.048/mile $0.096/mile $11.36 / $22.72
Light Trucks (3-4 axles) $0.096/mile $0.192/mile $22.72 / $45.44
Semi-Trucks (5 axles) $0.138/mile $0.276/mile $32.57 / $65.14
Heavy Trucks (9 axles) $0.334/mile $0.668/mile $78.82 / $157.64

Major Route Costs (Current Rates)

  • Oklahoma Border to Kansas City: $11.36 (K-TAG) / $22.72 (license plate)
  • Wichita to Kansas City: $7.10 (K-TAG) / $14.20 (license plate)
  • Wichita to Emporia: $3.55 (K-TAG) / $7.10 (license plate)
  • Topeka to Kansas City: $2.40 (K-TAG) / $4.80 (license plate)

69 Express Lanes (Opening January 2026)

Dynamic pricing between $0.25-$0.32 per mile during peak periods on the 8-mile stretch through Overland Park, with rates varying by traffic conditions to maintain free-flowing travel.

How to Pay Kansas Tolls

Kansas uses 100% electronic toll collection with two payment options:

1. K-TAG Electronic System (50% Discount):

  • Free windshield stickers or $25 external bumper-mounted tags
  • Works on Kansas Turnpike and compatible with Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado systems
  • Automatic account replenishment available
  • 50% savings versus license plate billing

2. License Plate Recognition (Higher Cost):

  • Automatic camera recognition sends bill to vehicle owner
  • Costs exactly double the K-TAG rate
  • Bills sent within 2 weeks of travel
  • 10-day online payment window for some locations

Compatible Transponders:

  • K-TAG, PikePass, TxTag, TollTag, EZTag, SunPass Pro, ExpressToll
  • Note: E-ZPass is NOT compatible with Kansas toll roads

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Kansas toll roads, use TollGuru Kansas toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Kansas Turnpike Modernization:

  • Complete conversion to cashless tolling completed July 1, 2024
  • All 21 open road tolling gantries now operational
  • Enhanced license plate recognition technology deployment
  • Improved customer service through DriveKS.com portal

69 Express Project Development:

  • Express toll lanes opening January 2026 in Overland Park
  • $570 million project creating Kansas's first urban express lanes
  • Dynamic pricing system to manage congestion and maintain 50+ mph speeds
  • 167th Street interchange construction completing October 2025

System Improvements:

  • Enhanced weigh-in-motion technology for accurate truck toll collection
  • Improved roadside assistance through *KTA (*582) mobile service
  • Expanded transponder compatibility with regional toll systems


Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • K-TAG pays for itself after 3-4 trips on the Kansas Turnpike
  • Annual savings for regular users: $200-500 with K-TAG versus license plate billing
  • 69 Express lanes will offer time savings of 10-15 minutes during peak hours
  • Commercial vehicles save 10% with compatible transponders

Alternative Routes:

  • US-69 (free lanes) - Parallel to Kansas Turnpike, significantly slower
  • US-50 - East-west alternative through central Kansas
  • I-70 - Northern route through Kansas (joins Turnpike near Topeka)
  • US-160 - Southern Kansas route avoiding all tolls

Travel Tips:

  • Speed limit: 75 mph on Kansas Turnpike (strictly enforced)
  • Rest areas: 6 full-service plazas with dining and fuel
  • Emergency assistance: Dial *KTA (*582) for roadside help
  • Traffic/weather info: Dial 511 or tune to 1610 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Kansas tolls completely?

Yes, you can use US-69, US-50, US-160, or I-70 (west of Topeka) for toll-free travel. However, these routes add 30-90 minutes to cross-state trips and don't offer the same level of service as the Kansas Turnpike.

What happens if I don't pay Kansas tolls?

Unpaid tolls result in violation notices with penalty fees. The violation rate varies by vehicle class but can be significantly higher than standard license plate rates. Payment can be made online within specified timeframes.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Kansas?

Yes, motorcycles pay the same 2-axle vehicle rate as cars: $0.048 per mile with K-TAG or $0.096 per mile with license plate recognition.

Can I use E-ZPass in Kansas?

No, E-ZPass is not compatible with Kansas toll roads. You need a K-TAG or other compatible transponder like PikePass, TxTag, or TollTag for discounted electronic toll rates.

When will 69 Express lanes open?

69 Express toll lanes will open in January 2026 in Overland Park, offering the first urban express toll facility in Kansas with dynamic pricing based on traffic conditions.

Kansas vs. Regional States

State System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Kansas Electronic only $0.048-0.096/mile 1 major turnpike
Oklahoma PikePass + Cash $0.04-0.08/mile Extensive network
Texas TxTag + Cash $0.06-0.25/mile Multiple systems
Colorado ExpressToll + Cash $0.05-0.30/mile Denver area + select highways
Missouri No tolls currently $0.00 Toll-free highways
Nebraska No tolls currently $0.00 Toll-free highways

Contact Information

Kansas Turnpike Authority:

  • Main Customer Service: (316) 682-4537
  • K-TAG Account Management: (316) 682-4537
  • Website: DriveKS.com
  • Emergency Roadside Assistance: *KTA (*582) - 24/7 turnpike assistance

Kansas Department of Transportation:

  • Travel Information: 511
  • 69 Express Project Info: 69Express.org
  • Traffic/Weather Radio: 1610 AM

Compatible Transponder Agencies:

  • PikePass (Oklahoma): (405) 425-3600
  • TxTag (Texas): (888) 468-9824
  • TollTag (Texas): (214) 461-2000
  • ExpressToll (Colorado): (303) 537-3470

Found outdated content or toll information? Join us to keep toll information accurate.

Retrieved from "https://toll-wiki-prd.tollguru.com/toll-wiki/index.php?title=kansas-turnpike-toll-roads-bridges-k-tag&oldid=11852"
Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.