College Station to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

593.7 miles 955.5 km · straight line
719.9 miles actual route 1158.5 km · driving distance
12h 27min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is College Station from Kansas City?

The distance from College Station to Kansas City is 593.7 miles (955.5 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located N of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 719.9 miles, taking about 12h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station 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 College Station to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 27min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 56min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~16h 11min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Kansas City

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM