How Tolling Works
How Tolling Works on the Kansas Turnpike
“People don’t take trips, trips take people.” — John Steinbeck
On July 1st the Kansas Turnpike converted to cashless tolling and removed the on-road payment option. Tolls can be paid using a compatible transponder like KTAG or a mailed bill using license plate information.
The Turnpike’s toll rate structure is a flat, per-mile rate based upon axle count and whether the vehicle has a transponder or is identified by its license plate. Find new per-mile rates here.
DriveKS, Kansas’ new toll payment system, allows customers to manage all their tolls in one account, whether a vehicle has a transponder or is identified by its license plate. Learn more about payment options.
Using a KTAG
Customers using KTAG in their vehicle will save 50% on tolls compared to those without a compatible transponder. Toll transactions for both KTAG and license plate travel will be available in a single DriveKS account.
Billing dates vary for each account, with tolls billed monthly.
Using a compatible transponder
Compatible transponders can be used for travel on the Kansas Turnpike at the transponder rate. Tolls will be paid through the associated account. The following transponders are accepted on the Kansas Turnpike:
KTAG (Kansas)
BestPass (multiple states)
Pikepass (Oklahoma)
PrePass Plus (multiple states)
EZ TAG (Texas)
TxTag (Texas)
TollTag (Texas)
SunPass – Pro and Mini (Florida)
ExpressToll (Colorado)
Without a transponder
Customers without a transponder, will be identified by the vehicle’s license plate and charged the image-based toll. There are three payment options:
Create an account prior to travel.
Pay a toll after travel but before receiving a mailed bill. Online functionality is limited during this timeframe.
Wait to receive a mailed bill and a DriveKS account will be created based upon vehicle registration information. Use an option listed on the statement to pay. Save a payment method on the account to take advantage of all the tools available through DriveKS.
You ask, we answer.
The Kansas Turnpike Authority is working to make traveling on our roads easy, safe, and hassle-free. Let us know if you have a question about your trip or your toll. We’re here to help.
What is my toll rate? All Kansas Turnpike tolls are consistent per-mile rates based on the length of your trip and the number of axles on your vehicle. You can use this toll calculator to determine your toll. Kansas toll rates are some of the lowest on cashless systems in the country.
How do I get the lowest rate? Travelers with a valid compatible transponder pay the transponder rate which is the lowest rate available. Visit DriveKS.com today and order your free sticker KTAG to pay the lowest toll.
Where can I see all toll rates for Kansas Turnpike travel? View all current toll rates and also KTA’s toll increase history.
How do rental cars work with cashless tolling?
Renting a vehicle enters you into an agreement with the rental company. Make sure you understand how they process tolls and what fees you could be charged. If the vehicle you’re renting has a compatible transponder within it, tolls may be applied to that account according to the rental agreement. Adding your own KTAG to a rented vehicle that already has a compatible transponder could result in interference and possibly double charging.
If the rental car company does not have a transponder in the vehicle, DriveKS may provide an option when renting a vehicle. Having a DriveKS account with a payment method, allows you to temporarily add the license plate of a rental or visitor’s car to your account. This allows tolls incurred in Kansas to be applied to your DriveKS account at the image-based rate.
License plates alone cannot be used for compatibility with other states and toll charges outside of Kansas will follow tolling practices of that road.
How will it work in cashless tolling when a trailer is towed?
KTAG customers will see no difference. KTA will continue to use an in-lane vehicle classification system to determine the number of axles. Tolls are determined based on the number of axles (vehicle class) and the toll zones used. If no transponder is detected, a mailed bill will be sent using license plate registration information.