Flagstaff to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

976.4 miles 1571.4 km · straight line
1111.6 miles actual route 1788.9 km · driving distance
19h 54min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Kansas City?

The distance from Flagstaff to Kansas City is 976.4 miles (1571.4 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1111.6 miles, taking about 19h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 54min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 53min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~25h 52min $133–$389* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM