Cody to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

832.9 miles 1340.4 km · straight line
1030.3 miles actual route 1658.1 km · driving distance
18h 5min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cody from Kansas City?

The distance from Cody to Kansas City is 832.9 miles (1340.4 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located ESE of Cody. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1030.3 miles, taking about 18h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Cody in Wyoming 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 Cody 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 Cody to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 5min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 42min $82–$155* Budget
Train ~23h 31min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cody & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Cody
44.53°N, 109.06°W
America/Denver
1524m 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 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM