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

698.2 miles 1123.6 km · straight line
799.8 miles actual route 1287.2 km · driving distance
15h 4min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Kansas City?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Kansas City is 698.2 miles (1123.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located W of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799.8 miles, taking about 15h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 4min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 5min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~19h 35min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM