Auburn, Alabama to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

678 miles 1091.2 km · straight line
794.4 miles actual route 1278.4 km · driving distance
15h 42min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Kansas City?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Kansas City is 678 miles (1091.2 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NW of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794.4 miles, taking about 15h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 42min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 50min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 25min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM