Apple Valley, California to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1286.7 miles 2070.8 km · straight line
1537.9 miles actual route 2475 km · driving distance
26h 30min estimated drive time
$148 - $182 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Kansas City?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Kansas City is 1286.7 miles (2070.8 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1537.9 miles, taking about 26h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California 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. 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 Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 30min $148 - $182 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 48min $123–$231* Budget
Train ~34h 27min $185–$538* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 429 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM