Arlington, Texas to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.9 miles 743.3 km · straight line
559.2 miles actual route 900 km · driving distance
9h 40min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Kansas City?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Kansas City is 461.9 miles (743.3 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 559.2 miles, taking about 9h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 40min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 36min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~9h 11min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM