Alexandria to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.4 miles 887.4 km · straight line
669.8 miles actual route 1078 km · driving distance
12h 30min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
348° NNW bearing direction

How far is Alexandria from Kansas City?

The distance from Alexandria to Kansas City is 551.4 miles (887.4 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNW of Alexandria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.8 miles, taking about 12h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Alexandria in Louisiana 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 30min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 0min $54–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 15min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alexandria & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Alexandria
31.31°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
23m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM