Hartford to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hartford from Kansas City?

The distance from Hartford to Kansas City is 1163.4 miles (1872.3 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located W of Hartford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1318.9 miles, taking about 24h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Hartford in Connecticut 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 Hartford 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.