Houston to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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.
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Quick Facts
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