Houston to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

646.8 miles 1041 km · straight line
733.5 miles actual route 1180.5 km · driving distance
13h 33min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Houston from Kansas City?

The distance from Houston to Kansas City is 646.8 miles (1041 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 733.5 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston 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 Houston to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 33min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 16min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~17h 37min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM