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

636.1 miles 1023.7 km · straight line
735.5 miles actual route 1183.6 km · driving distance
12h 40min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Kansas City?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Kansas City is 636.1 miles (1023.7 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 735.5 miles, taking about 12h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, 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 Austin, Texas to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 40min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 12min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~16h 28min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM