Fort Worth to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

464.5 miles 747.6 km · straight line
547.5 miles actual route 881.1 km · driving distance
9h 24min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Kansas City?

The distance from Fort Worth to Kansas City is 464.5 miles (747.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 547.5 miles, taking about 9h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Kansas City in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 24min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 17min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~8h 56min $66–$192* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM