Dallas, Texas to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.1 miles 730.8 km · straight line
496.5 miles actual route 799.1 km · driving distance
9h 25min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Kansas City?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Kansas City is 454.1 miles (730.8 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 496.5 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Kansas City in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 25min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 18min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 57min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM