Kansas City to Lake Placid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1117.8 miles 1799 km · straight line
1324 miles actual route 2130.8 km · driving distance
25h 36min estimated drive time
$127 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Lake Placid?

The distance from Kansas City to Lake Placid is 1117.8 miles (1799 km) as the crow flies. Lake Placid is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1324 miles, taking about 25h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Lake Placid in New York.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Kansas City and Lake Placid. 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 Placid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 36min $127 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 43min $106–$199* Budget
Train ~33h 17min $159–$463* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Lake Placid

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Lake Placid
44.28°N, 73.98°W
America/New_York
570m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 373 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM