Canton, Ohio to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

708.2 miles 1139.8 km · straight line
784.2 miles actual route 1262 km · driving distance
14h 52min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Canton, Ohio from Kansas City?

The distance from Canton, Ohio to Kansas City is 708.2 miles (1139.8 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located W of Canton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 784.2 miles, taking about 14h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Ohio in Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 52min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 50min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~19h 20min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Ohio & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m 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 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM