Bloomington, Indiana to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

431.4 miles 694.3 km · straight line
467.3 miles actual route 752.1 km · driving distance
9h 7min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Kansas City?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Kansas City is 431.4 miles (694.3 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located W of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.3 miles, taking about 9h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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. 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 7min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 56min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 40min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM