Kansas City, MO-KS MSA

Kansas City ER Wait Times

Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance.

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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

2 hr 30 min

CMS median ED time, 29 of 30 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:The Children's Mercy Hospital

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Saint Lukes North HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

50 min

Last Updated

Jun 11, 2026, 7:48 AM CDT

Overall rating: 5 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 51 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 4%

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Ray County Memorial HospitalGovernment - Local

Reported

Wait Time

55 min

Last Updated

Jul 16, 2026, 7:44 AM CDT

Overall rating: Not available
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 52 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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North Kansas City HospitalGovernment - Local

Reported

Wait Time

125 min

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2026, 7:47 AM CDT

Overall rating: 4 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 59 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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University Health Lakewood Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

145 min

Last Updated

Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 AM CDT

Overall rating: 2 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 25 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

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Overland Park Regional Medical CenterProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

237 min

Last Updated

Jul 20, 2026, 5:57 PM CDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 15 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
Saint Lukes North HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	50 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 11, 2026, 7:48 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 51 min	4%
Ray County Memorial HospitalGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	Not available	55 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 16, 2026, 7:44 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	1 hr 52 min	0%
North Kansas City HospitalGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	4 stars	125 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 8, 2026, 7:47 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	2 hr 59 min	2%
University Health Lakewood Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	145 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 25 min	3%
Overland Park Regional Medical CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	237 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 20, 2026, 5:57 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 15 min	0%
University Of Kansas Health System Olathe HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	240 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 13, 2026, 10:40 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 52 min	4%
Adventhealth Shawnee MissionVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	very high	2 hr 15 min	1%
Adventhealth South Overland Park, IncVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	Not available	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	low	2 hr 1 min	1%
Bates County Memorial HospitalGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	Not available	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	low	1 hr 33 min	0%
Belton Regional Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	medium	1 hr 38 min	1%

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

145 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 21, 2026, 8:51 AM CDT
Seen date and time: Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 AM CDT

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

237 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 20, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
Seen date and time: Jul 20, 2026, 5:57 PM CDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

Many insurance plans include a free 24/7 nurse line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step.

See major insurance nurse line numbers

Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

See virtual urgent care options

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