Columbus, Mississippi to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

516.7 miles 831.5 km · straight line
619.1 miles actual route 996.4 km · driving distance
12h 22min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
320° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Mississippi from Kansas City?

The distance from Columbus, Mississippi to Kansas City is 516.7 miles (831.5 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NW of Columbus, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.1 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Mississippi in Mississippi 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 Columbus, Mississippi 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 Columbus, Mississippi to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 22min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 50min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 5min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Mississippi & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Columbus, Mississippi
33.50°N, 88.43°W
America/Chicago
66m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM