Atlanta to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

675.8 miles 1087.6 km · straight line
799.6 miles actual route 1286.9 km · driving distance
14h 56min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Kansas City?

The distance from Atlanta to Kansas City is 675.8 miles (1087.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799.6 miles, taking about 14h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 56min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 55min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~19h 25min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM