Denison to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

384.9 miles 619.5 km · straight line
422.7 miles actual route 680.3 km · driving distance
8h 7min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Denison from Kansas City?

The distance from Denison to Kansas City is 384.9 miles (619.5 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNE of Denison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.7 miles, taking about 8h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Denison 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 Denison 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 Denison to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 7min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 44min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 43min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denison & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Denison
33.76°N, 96.54°W
America/Chicago
222m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM