Edmonton to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1337.3 miles 2152.2 km · straight line
1591.4 miles actual route 2561.1 km · driving distance
29h 6min estimated drive time
CAD 258 - CAD 318 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Kansas City?

The distance from Edmonton to Kansas City is 1337.3 miles (2152.2 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located SE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1591.4 miles, taking about 29h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Kansas City is in Missouri, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 6min CAD 258 - CAD 318 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 55min $127–$239* Budget
Train ~37h 50min $191–$557* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 446 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM