Florence, Alabama to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

482.9 miles 777.2 km · straight line
608.6 miles actual route 979.5 km · driving distance
11h 52min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Kansas City?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Kansas City is 482.9 miles (777.2 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NW of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.6 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Florence, Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 52min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 14min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~11h 16min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM