Baton Rouge to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

627.6 miles 1010.1 km · straight line
764.4 miles actual route 1230.2 km · driving distance
14h 19min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Kansas City?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Kansas City is 627.6 miles (1010.1 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNW of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 764.4 miles, taking about 14h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 19min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 11min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~18h 37min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Explore more routes from Kansas City

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM