Germantown, Maryland to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

926.1 miles 1490.4 km · straight line
1029.9 miles actual route 1657.5 km · driving distance
19h 39min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Germantown, Maryland from Kansas City?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to Kansas City is 926.1 miles (1490.4 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located W of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1029.9 miles, taking about 19h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Germantown, Maryland in Maryland 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 Germantown, Maryland 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 Germantown, Maryland to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 39min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 35min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~25h 33min $124–$360* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Germantown, Maryland & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m 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 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM