River KS

Kansas River

Kansas • 39.0558, -95.6574
Length
172 mi
277 km
Elevation
1,045′ → 718′
326 ft drop
Stream Order
9
Major River
Slope
0.04%
1.9 ft/mi
Drainage
49,569 mi²
128,384 km²
Avg Flow
9,283 cfs
2.9 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
1,715 mi
2,760 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Water Level Gauges on Kansas River

There are 11 USGS water level monitoring stations on Kansas River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Kansas River

There are 3 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Kansas River.