What this tracks
This dataset maps all state highways and roads in Kansas, including Interstates, U.S. routes, and Kansas-numbered routes.
Why it matters to you
If you’re planning a road trip or shipping goods across Kansas, this data tells you exactly which routes are state-maintained — meaning they’re more likely to be plowed quickly in winter or have timely pothole repairs. Trucking companies can verify state routes to avoid county-maintained roads with weight restrictions. Residents near routes like us_routes=50 can check if their commute is on a priority snow-clearing corridor.
How to read this data
us_routes — The U.S. highway number (e.g., “50” for U.S. Route 50 running through western Kansas).
state_routes — The Kansas state highway number (e.g., “4” for K-4 near Topeka).
FromMeasure/ToMeasure — Milepost markers showing where a specific route segment begins and ends (e.g., 8.1 to 31.07 miles along a route).
Try it yourself
Look up your nearest state highway by searching Kansas DOT’s traveler map with the us_routes or state_routes numbers from this dataset.