Dickinson, North Dakota to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

678.3 miles 1091.6 km · straight line
885 miles actual route 1424.2 km · driving distance
14h 48min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Kansas City?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Kansas City is 678.3 miles (1091.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located SE of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 885 miles, taking about 14h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North 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. 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 Dickinson, North Dakota 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 Dickinson, North Dakota to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 48min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 46min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~19h 14min $106–$310* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM