Monitor Kansas City Traffic in Real-Time
Access 380+ live traffic cameras throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area — a sprawling two-state metro where Missouri and Kansas meet at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. Our interactive map provides real-time access to live street feeds and intersection cameras throughout the Power & Light District and Country Club Plaza. Monitor conditions on I-435's 83-mile beltway loop, track congestion through the I-70/I-35 downtown interchange, and check real-time feeds across all major corridors serving 2.3 million regional residents.
VIEW KANSAS CITY CAMERAS →Coverage Areas
I-435 Beltway (Complete Loop)
130+ cameras
All major interchanges across both Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro loop.
Downtown & I-670/I-70 Corridor
90+ cameras
Broadway, Main Street, River Market, downtown loop, and convention center area.
I-35 North-South Corridor
75+ cameras
Overland Park, Mission, Merriam, downtown connector, and North Kansas City.
US-71/I-49 & Southwest Corridor
55+ cameras
Country Club Plaza, Red Bridge, Grandview, and Belton approaches.
I-29 & Northeast Corridor
30+ cameras
KCI Airport approaches, North KC industrial district, and Liberty.
Why Kansas City Traffic Is Unique
Kansas City sits at the intersection of four major interstate highways — I-70 (east-west), I-35 (north-south), I-29 (northwest), and I-49 (southwest) — all converging on a downtown core bisected by the Missouri River. Unlike most American metros that sit in a single state, the KC metro straddles the Missouri-Kansas border, meaning commuters regularly cross state lines and deal with two separate departments of transportation managing highway infrastructure. According to U.S. Census data, Kansas City maintains one of the more efficient transportation systems among major U.S. metros, with an average commute time of approximately 23 minutes.
The I-435 beltway forms an 83-mile loop around the entire metro, functioning as both a bypass for through traffic and a primary commuter route for suburban residents. During peak hours, every segment of I-435 carries heavy volumes, but the southern section between I-35 and US-71/I-49 is particularly congested due to the concentration of employment in Overland Park and the Country Club Plaza area. MoDOT monitoring reveals that a 10-mile trip across the metro typically requires just 11 to 15 minutes during peak rush periods, ranking KC as one of the most reliable metros for driver predictability.
Downtown Kansas City's highway system is notably complex. I-70, I-35, and I-670 all converge in a tight web of interchanges around the downtown loop. The I-70 corridor itself handles massive traffic volumes; segments of I-70 in Jackson County process between 90,000 and 100,000 vehicles daily according to MoDOT traffic count data. The I-70/I-35 split east of downtown — known locally as the "triangle" — processes massive volumes where eastbound I-70 traffic separates from southbound I-35. Any incident in this area cascades delays across the entire metro highway network.
Research from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) indicates that access to real-time traveler information systems can reduce incident-related delays by as much as 40% by enabling drivers to avoid bottlenecks before they become trapped.
Check KC Traffic Before You Drive
View live conditions on I-435, I-70, I-35, and every major corridor across the Kansas City metro.
VIEW KC CAMERAS →Key Corridors and Commute Patterns
I-70 East-West Corridor
I-70 is the primary east-west route through Kansas City, carrying traffic from the Kansas suburbs through downtown and east toward Independence and Blue Springs. The segment between the Kansas state line and the downtown loop experiences chronic congestion, particularly at the I-70/I-435 interchange in Kansas and the approaches to the Lewis and Clark Viaduct over the Kansas River. Safety data from MoDOT emphasizes the high volume of movement in the metro; for example, Kansas City recorded 2,205 traffic incidents in a single quarter (Q2 2018), highlighting the need for continuous monitoring.
I-35 and the Johnson County Commute
I-35 handles the highest commuter volumes in the metro, connecting the massive employment and residential centers of Johnson County, Kansas, with downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Overland Park alone has a daytime population exceeding 200,000 workers. The I-35/I-435 interchange in Lenexa is one of the busiest in the region, and the stretch from 75th Street north to downtown frequently operates at or above capacity during both rush periods.
The Grandview Triangle
The I-49/I-435/US-71 interchange south of Kansas City — the Grandview Triangle — has long been one of the metro's most accident-prone and congested interchanges. A major reconstruction project has improved traffic flow, but the merge patterns and high speeds still demand close monitoring, especially during evening rush.
KC Scout: Your Best Resource
KC Scout is the bi-state traffic management center that operates the Kansas City metro's freeway cameras, message signs, and incident response. Their camera feeds, aggregated on TrafficVision.Live, provide the most comprehensive real-time view of KC traffic conditions.
River Crossings
Kansas City's river crossings create natural bottlenecks. The Missouri River divides North Kansas City and the airport area from the rest of the metro. Key crossings include the Heart of America Bridge (I-29/US-71), the Broadway Bridge, the Paseo Bridge (now replaced by the Kit Bond Bridge carrying I-29/US-71), and the Chouteau Bridge. Users can also monitor live street feeds along Main Street and Broadway Boulevard to check for road-level gridlock near the downtown loop or local events. During incidents or maintenance closures on any one bridge, traffic redistributes across the remaining crossings, often causing unexpected delays.
Weather Impacts on KC Driving
Kansas City sits in the heart of Tornado Alley and experiences extreme weather variability. Winter ice storms are particularly dangerous — freezing rain can coat bridges and overpasses hours before surface roads are affected. Monitor cameras on elevated sections of I-435 and I-70 for early signs of icing.
Kansas City's continental climate means drivers face the full spectrum of weather challenges. Summer severe thunderstorms can reduce visibility to near zero on highways, and the metro sits in a primary corridor for supercell thunderstorms moving northeast. Winter brings a mix of snow and ice storms, with freezing rain being the most dangerous condition. The I-70 corridor through Kansas is particularly exposed to blowing snow and ice during winter storms.
Spring flooding affects low-lying areas near the Missouri and Kansas rivers. The Turkey Creek drainage basin in Johnson County has historically flooded during heavy rainfall, impacting I-35 and US-69. Monitoring cameras during severe weather provides critical safety information that weather apps alone cannot deliver.
Monitor Weather Impacts in Real-Time
Kansas City weather changes fast. Use live traffic cameras to see actual road conditions before heading out.
CHECK ROAD CONDITIONS →Features
Interactive Map
View all Kansas City cameras on an interactive map with real-time clustering
Grid View
Browse cameras in a filterable grid with search and sort options
Save Favorites
Bookmark frequently-used cameras for quick access
Live Updates
Real-time feeds from KC Scout, MoDOT, and KDOT systems
24/7 Access
Monitor traffic conditions any time of day or night
Mobile Friendly
Fully responsive design works on all devices
Getting the Most from KC Traffic Cameras
Build Your Commute Route
Use the route builder to create a custom route along your daily commute. See every camera from your starting point to your destination in one view.
Save Key Interchange Cameras
Bookmark cameras at critical decision points — the I-435/I-35 interchange, the Grandview Triangle, and the downtown loop — so you can check conditions with one tap.
Check Before Major Events
Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium sit at the I-70/I-435 interchange. On game days, check cameras 60-90 minutes before events to find your best approach route.
Monitor River Crossings
Save cameras on Missouri River bridges. When one crossing has issues, you can quickly check alternatives before committing to a route.
About Kansas City Traffic Cameras
TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 380+ live traffic cameras throughout Kansas City. Our platform aggregates feeds from KC Scout, MoDOT, KDOT, and 511 systems, giving you comprehensive coverage of traffic conditions across the two-state metro. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ sources across 130+ countries on all 7 continents.
Whether you're planning your commute, checking current road conditions, or monitoring specific areas for traffic congestion, our Kansas City traffic camera network provides real-time visibility into the region's transportation infrastructure. View live feeds from major routes including I-35, I-70, I-435, I-670, I-29, I-49, US-69, US-71, and State Line Road.
Our interactive map interface lets you quickly locate cameras near your route, while the grid view provides an organized way to browse all available feeds. Build custom routes to see all cameras along your commute, save favorites for instant access, and monitor multiple areas simultaneously to make informed travel decisions.
How many traffic cameras are available in Kansas City?
TrafficVision.Live provides access to 380+ live traffic cameras across the Kansas City metropolitan area, covering highways, interchanges, and major corridors in both Missouri and Kansas.
Are Kansas City traffic cameras free to use?
Yes, all Kansas City traffic cameras on TrafficVision.Live are completely free to access 24/7. No account or subscription is required to view live feeds.
What highways are covered by KC traffic cameras?
Camera coverage includes I-435, I-70, I-35, I-670, I-29, I-49, US-69, US-71, State Line Road, and numerous connecting routes throughout the metro area.
Can I check traffic cameras on my phone?
Yes, TrafficVision.Live is fully responsive and works on all mobile devices. You can check live camera feeds, save favorites, and build custom routes from any smartphone or tablet.
How often are the camera feeds updated?
Camera feeds are refreshed in real-time, typically updating every few seconds. The feeds come directly from KC Scout, MoDOT, and KDOT traffic management systems.
Where can I find Kansas City street feeds?
You can find live Kansas City street feeds and intersection cameras by using our interactive map, which aggregates KC Scout data for major surface routes like Ward Parkway and Independence Avenue.
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