Denver to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from Kansas City?
The distance from Denver to Kansas City is 557.2 miles (896.7 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 604.2 miles, taking about 10h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Kansas City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator