El Paso to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

839.2 miles 1350.6 km · straight line
939.6 miles actual route 1512.2 km · driving distance
18h 16min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Kansas City?

The distance from El Paso to Kansas City is 839.2 miles (1350.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939.6 miles, taking about 18h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 16min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 55min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~23h 45min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Kansas City

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM