Akron to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

703 miles 1131.4 km · straight line
781.7 miles actual route 1258.1 km · driving distance
14h 45min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Akron from Kansas City?

The distance from Akron to Kansas City is 703 miles (1131.4 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located W of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781.7 miles, taking about 14h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Kansas City in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Akron and Kansas City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Akron to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 45min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 42min $63–$117* Budget
Train ~19h 11min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM