Cincinnati to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

539.5 miles 868.2 km · straight line
588.9 miles actual route 947.7 km · driving distance
11h 8min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Kansas City?

The distance from Cincinnati to Kansas City is 539.5 miles (868.2 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located W of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.9 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 8min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 22min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~14h 28min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM