Grand Forks to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

622 miles 1001 km · straight line
676.1 miles actual route 1088.1 km · driving distance
11h 30min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
168° SSE bearing direction

How far is Grand Forks from Kansas City?

The distance from Grand Forks to Kansas City is 622 miles (1001 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located SSE of Grand Forks. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676.1 miles, taking about 11h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Grand Forks in North Dakota 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 30min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 48min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~14h 57min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Forks & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM