Denton to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

430.8 miles 693.3 km · straight line
514.4 miles actual route 827.9 km · driving distance
8h 51min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Denton from Kansas City?

The distance from Denton to Kansas City is 430.8 miles (693.3 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNE of Denton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.4 miles, taking about 8h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 51min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 37min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denton & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Denton
33.21°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
201m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM