Albuquerque to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

720.1 miles 1158.9 km · straight line
791.4 miles actual route 1273.7 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Kansas City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Kansas City is 720.1 miles (1158.9 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 791.4 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM