Altus to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

405 miles 651.8 km · straight line
488.9 miles actual route 786.8 km · driving distance
8h 30min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Altus from Kansas City?

The distance from Altus to Kansas City is 405 miles (651.8 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NE of Altus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 488.9 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Altus in Oklahoma and Kansas City in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Altus 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 Altus to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 30min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 12min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $59–$171* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Altus & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Altus
34.64°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
426m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM