Kansas City to Laredo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

849.7 miles 1367.5 km · straight line
969.3 miles actual route 1559.9 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
201° SSW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Laredo?

The distance from Kansas City to Laredo is 849.7 miles (1367.5 km) as the crow flies. Laredo is located SSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 969.3 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Laredo in Texas.

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 Kansas City and Laredo. 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 Laredo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $78–$145* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Laredo

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Laredo
27.51°N, 99.51°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM