Kansas Drive-in Theaters
When they talk about the American Heartland, Kansas gets right in the middle of the discussion. In fact, Smith County, Kansas is the middle of the 48 contiguous states. Kansas was one of the most enthusiastic of drive-in states back in the 1950's with over 125 operating drive-in theaters at its peak. Most have now closed though and only 5 remain in operation today.
Open Drive-in
South Drive-in1019 Est McArtor Road
Dodge City, KS 67801
The South Drive-in is the oldest operating drive-in in Kansas. It is a solo screen drive-in with a 300 car capacity. It is open seasonally, April th...
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Kanapolis Drive-in804 North Kansas Avenue
Kanopolis, KS 67454
The Kanopolis Drive-in opened in 1955 as a single screen drive-in. Back then it was called the Lakeview Drive-in. It closed around 2005 and sat dark ...
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Boulevard Drive-in Theater1051 Merriam Ln
Kansas City, KS 66103
In operation since 1950, the Boulevard Drive-in is one of Kansas' oldest operating drive-in theaters. It has been under the same management since 198...
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Midway Drive-in29591 West 327th Street
Paola, KS 66071
The Midway Drive-in is a single screen drive-in movie theater located in Paola, Kansas. The Midway Drive-in was opened in 1952. This single screen d...
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Starlite Twin Drive-in3900 South Hydraulic Street
Wichita, KS 67216
The Starlite Drive-in is Kansas's last remaining twin screen drive-in theater. It is also the state's largest remaining drive-in theater with a 1300 c...
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Star Vue Drive-in72 State Highway 14 North
Anthony, KS 67003
Tal's Drive-in Theater180 S. Cline Road
Coffeyville, KS 67337
Star-Vu Drive-in1010 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
The Star-Vu Drive-in was a single screen drive-in movie theater located in El Dorado, KS. It opened in 1955 and operated until it closed for good in ...
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54 Drive-in1300 2200th St
Iola, KS 66749
The 54 Drive-in was a single screen drive-in located in Iola, KS. It opened in 1950 and operated until permanently closing in 2009.
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Pageant Drive-inPageant Rd
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
While we show the Pageant Drive-in as closed, their website is still up and it appears they are still trying to raise the $70,000 needed to go digital...
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Star Drive-in 14487 US 283
Ness City, KS 67560
Sunset Drive-in215 East Main Street
Norton, KS 67654
Chisholm Trail Drive-in1850 East 16th
Wellington, KS 67152
When opened in 1951, the Chisholm Trail Drive-in had the largest drive-in screen in all of Kansas. However, like many other drive-ins, it did not mak...
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