Joliet to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

380.9 miles 613 km · straight line
473.5 miles actual route 762 km · driving distance
8h 50min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Kansas City?

The distance from Joliet to Kansas City is 380.9 miles (613 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located WSW of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473.5 miles, taking about 8h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois and Kansas City in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Joliet 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 Joliet to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 50min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 36min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM