Road Information

Interstate 335 in Kansas    
Total Mileage in State: 50 miles
Northern End: At I-470, in Topeka
Southern End: At I-35, in Emporia
Mileage covered in Photos: 50 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Lyon, Wabaunsee, Osage, Shawnee
Major Junctions in Photos: US 56, near Admire
I-470, in Topeka
Control Cities in Photos: Emporia, Topeka

Northbound

   

Interstate 335 North begins here, at Exit 127 on Interstate 35 North (Kansas Turnpike). I-35 departs the turnpike, which will run concurrently with I-335 for its full 50-mile length from this point to Interstate 470 in Topeka. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 127, as traffic from Interstate 35 South merges into it ahead on the right. The mileage and exit numbers on I-335 are based on the total mileage of the Kansas Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North reassurance shield alongside a Kansas Turnpike reassurance marker. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

The speed limits on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) start out at 75 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum, continuing along the Kansas Turnpike. These are the standard speed limits on most rural Interstate highways in Kansas. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike). It's 20 miles to the junction of US 56 (the only exit on I-335 between Emporia and Topeka), 50 miles to Topeka, and 108 miles to Kansas City. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 128. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

This sign warns of the possiblity of dense smoke along this section of Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) due to it passing through a range burning area. Motorists are advised to not drive into dense smoke, and to park on the right shoulder if necessary. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

The Interstate 335 portion of the Kansas Turnpike is also known as the United States Submarine Veterans Memorial Highway, as this sign reads. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 129. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) approaching the Emporia Service Area - 1 mile ahead on the left. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at the Emporia Service Area, which is located in the median just like all the other service areas on the Kansas Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 132, as traffic from the Emporia Service Area merges back into the mainline. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Another mileage sign on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike). It's 15 miles to the junction of US 56, 45 miles to Topeka, and 103 miles to Kansas City. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 133. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Mile marker 135 on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) in Lyon County. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 136. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 137. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 139. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 141. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 143. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 144. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 355 North (Kansas Turnpike) approaching Exit 147 - 1 mile. Again, this exit will be the only one between Interstate 35 and Interstate 470 on I-335 North section of the Kansas Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

As this sign reads, there are no services available off Exit 147 ahead. The next services will be in Topeka, which is about 30 miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 147: US 56 - Council Grove / Osage City (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North / Kansas Turnpike reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike). It's 30 miles to Topeka and 55 miles to Lawrence via I-335 North, I-470 East, and I-70 East along the turnpike. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 148. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 150. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Mile marker 152 on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) in Lyon County. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 154. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) as it enters Wabaunsee County. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) stays in Wabaunsee County for a very brief time, as the Osage County line comes into view ahead. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Entering Osage County on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) just before mile marker 155. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 156. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

The speed limits remain the rural standard 75 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 158. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 160. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Mile marker 162 on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) in Osage County. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 163. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 165. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) as it enters Shawnee County. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 166. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Mile marker 167.6 on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) in Shawnee County. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 168. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 170. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 172. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 174. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Mile marker 175 on Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) in Shawnee County. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Take either of the next 2 exits to Topeka. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Take Exit 177 to Topeka Regional Airport and Heartland Park Raceway. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) approaching Exit 177 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Also take Exit 177 to Stormont Vail Events Center via Topeka Blvd. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Take Exit 177 to the Air Museum and Zoo-Rain Forest as well. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Also use Exit 177 to Washburn University. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at Exit 177: Interstate 470 West / US 75 - Topeka / Salina / South Topeka Blvd (Photo taken 8/11/20).

View of the ramp for Exit 177, as the two northbound lanes of Interstate 335 (Kansas Turnpike) continue straight ahead, where they will merge into the eastbound lanes of Interstate 470 and the Kansas Turnpike will continue eastbound. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

As Interstate 335 North prepares to reach its northern terminus and merge into Interstate 470 East, the Kansas Turnpike will continue along I-470 East and I-70 East. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 END shield at mile marker 177, as its two northbound lanes continue as the Kansas Turnpike onto Interstate 470 East. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North (Kansas Turnpike) at mile marker 177, as it prepares to pass under Interstate 470. (Photo taken 8/11/20).

Interstate 335 North officially ends here, as it merges into the eastbound lanes of Interstate 470. The Kansas Turnpike continues along I-470 East and I-70 East. (Photo taken 8/11/20).