Albany, New York to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1112.1 miles 1789.8 km · straight line
1265.9 miles actual route 2037.3 km · driving distance
24h 5min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Kansas City?

The distance from Albany, New York to Kansas City is 1112.1 miles (1789.8 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located W of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1265.9 miles, taking about 24h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York 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 Albany, New York to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 5min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 54min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~31h 19min $152–$443* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m 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 371 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM