Columbia, South Carolina to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Kansas City?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Kansas City is 829 miles (1334.2 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WNW of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 993.7 miles, taking about 18h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina 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. 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 Columbia, South Carolina 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.