Drive-Ins Near Kansas City
The Kansas City metro has two operating drive-in theaters, both on the Kansas side of the state line. The Boulevard Drive-In sits in Kansas City, Kansas, and the Midway Drive-In is about 45 minutes south in Paola.
View Drive-InsThe Boulevard on Merriam Lane claims to be the world's first 4K drive-in and holds around 600 cars. It's about 10 miles southwest of downtown KC, making it the most accessible option for the metro area. The grounds also host a weekend swap shop. It runs from spring through early fall, typically April through October.
The Midway in Paola is a quieter single-screen operation, a good pick if you want a more traditional small-town drive-in feel. It's about a 45-minute drive from downtown Kansas City via US-169 South.
On the Missouri side, the B&B Twin in Independence closed permanently in November 2024 after nearly 60 years. That leaves the Boulevard as the primary drive-in for most of the metro. If you're willing to drive further, the 66 Drive-In Theatre in Carthage (about three hours south on I-49) is one of the most photographed drive-ins in the country, sitting right on historic Route 66.
Kansas City's drive-in season runs roughly April through October. Spring and fall evenings can get chilly, so bring blankets. Summer nights are warm but mosquitoes can be a factor, so bug spray is worth packing. Both theaters broadcast sound on FM radio.
Drive-In Theaters Near Kansas City
Boulevard Drive-in Theater
Kansas City
A single-screen drive-in on Merriam Lane in Kansas City, Kansas, open since...
View Drive-InMidway Drive-in
Paola
A single-screen drive-in on West 327th Street between Paola and Osawatomie, about...
View Drive-In