Clarksville to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

432 miles 695.3 km · straight line
511.3 miles actual route 822.9 km · driving distance
9h 45min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Kansas City?

The distance from Clarksville to Kansas City is 432 miles (695.3 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WNW of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.3 miles, taking about 9h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 45min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 42min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 16min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM