Arches to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

806.6 miles 1298.1 km · straight line
965.7 miles actual route 1554.2 km · driving distance
16h 59min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Arches from Kansas City?

The distance from Arches to Kansas City is 806.6 miles (1298.1 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located E of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 965.7 miles, taking about 16h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah 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 Arches 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 Arches to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 59min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 23min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~22h 5min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arches & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Arches
38.73°N, 109.59°W
America/Denver
1510m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM