Franklin, Tennessee to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

475.8 miles 765.8 km · straight line
575.3 miles actual route 925.9 km · driving distance
10h 49min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Kansas City?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Kansas City is 475.8 miles (765.8 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WNW of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.3 miles, taking about 10h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee 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. 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 Franklin, Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 49min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 59min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 17min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM