Boulder to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

572.7 miles 921.7 km · straight line
622.5 miles actual route 1001.8 km · driving distance
10h 39min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Kansas City?

The distance from Boulder to Kansas City is 572.7 miles (921.7 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 622.5 miles, taking about 10h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 39min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 47min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~13h 51min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM