Appleton to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

477.6 miles 768.6 km · straight line
582.2 miles actual route 936.9 km · driving distance
11h 16min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Kansas City?

The distance from Appleton to Kansas City is 477.6 miles (768.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located SW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 582.2 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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. 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 16min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 31min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 42min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM