Clarksdale to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

404.8 miles 651.5 km · straight line
565.1 miles actual route 909.4 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Clarksdale from Kansas City?

The distance from Clarksdale to Kansas City is 404.8 miles (651.5 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNW of Clarksdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.1 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Clarksdale in Mississippi 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 Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~9h 52min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksdale & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM