Deadwood to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.6 miles 958.6 km · straight line
742.5 miles actual route 1194.9 km · driving distance
12h 33min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Kansas City?

The distance from Deadwood to Kansas City is 595.6 miles (958.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located SE of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 742.5 miles, taking about 12h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota 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. 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 Deadwood 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 Deadwood to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 33min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 4min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~16h 19min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Explore more routes from Kansas City

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM