Fayetteville, North Carolina to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

908.1 miles 1461.5 km · straight line
1055.3 miles actual route 1698.4 km · driving distance
20h 26min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Kansas City?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Kansas City is 908.1 miles (1461.5 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WNW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1055.3 miles, taking about 20h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 26min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 31min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~26h 34min $127–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 303 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM