Kansas City to Lake in the Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.5 miles 628.5 km · straight line
500.5 miles actual route 805.5 km · driving distance
9h 25min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Lake in the Hills?

The distance from Kansas City to Lake in the Hills is 390.5 miles (628.5 km) as the crow flies. Lake in the Hills is located NE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.5 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Lake in the Hills in Illinois.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Lake in the Hills. 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 Kansas City to Lake in the Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 25min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 18min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~8h 57min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Lake in the Hills

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Lake in the Hills
42.18°N, 88.33°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM