Huntsville, Alabama to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534.5 miles 860.2 km · straight line
664.1 miles actual route 1068.8 km · driving distance
12h 36min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Kansas City?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Kansas City is 534.5 miles (860.2 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.1 miles, taking about 12h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 36min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 7min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 23min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM