Jacksonville, Florida to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

949.9 miles 1528.7 km · straight line
1146.2 miles actual route 1844.6 km · driving distance
21h 18min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Kansas City?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Kansas City is 949.9 miles (1528.7 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1146.2 miles, taking about 21h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 18min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 34min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~27h 41min $138–$401* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM