Death Valley to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Death Valley from Kansas City?
The distance from Death Valley to Kansas City is 1229.8 miles (1979.1 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located ENE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1479.5 miles, taking about 25h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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. 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 Death Valley 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 Death Valley to Kansas City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 410 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator