Allentown to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1015.8 miles 1634.8 km · straight line
1102.9 miles actual route 1775 km · driving distance
21h 3min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Kansas City?

The distance from Allentown to Kansas City is 1015.8 miles (1634.8 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located W of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1102.9 miles, taking about 21h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania 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 Allentown 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 Allentown to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 3min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 16min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~27h 22min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m 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 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM