Clifton to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

743 miles 1195.8 km · straight line
839.4 miles actual route 1350.9 km · driving distance
14h 42min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Kansas City?

The distance from Clifton to Kansas City is 743 miles (1195.8 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located E of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 839.4 miles, taking about 14h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clifton 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 Clifton to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 42min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 38min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~19h 7min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM