Buffalo, New York to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

858.1 miles 1380.9 km · straight line
983.3 miles actual route 1582.4 km · driving distance
18h 36min estimated drive time
$95 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Kansas City?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Kansas City is 858.1 miles (1380.9 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 983.3 miles, taking about 18h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 36min $95 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 19min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~24h 11min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 286 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM