Concord, North Carolina to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

809.9 miles 1303.4 km · straight line
980.8 miles actual route 1578.5 km · driving distance
18h 39min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Concord, North Carolina from Kansas City?

The distance from Concord, North Carolina to Kansas City is 809.9 miles (1303.4 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WNW of Concord, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 980.8 miles, taking about 18h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Concord, North Carolina in North 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 Concord, North 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.

How to Get from Concord, North Carolina to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 39min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 23min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~24h 15min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, North Carolina & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Concord, North Carolina
35.41°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
228m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM