Columbia, Tennessee to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

478.9 miles 770.7 km · straight line
600.9 miles actual route 967.1 km · driving distance
11h 17min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Kansas City?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Kansas City is 478.9 miles (770.7 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WNW of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600.9 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Columbia, Tennessee 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 Columbia, Tennessee to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 17min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 32min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~10h 43min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM