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

395.4 miles 636.3 km · straight line
421 miles actual route 677.5 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
191° S bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Kansas City?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Kansas City is 395.4 miles (636.3 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located S of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota 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, Minnesota to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $51–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM