Kansas City to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1140.5 miles 1835.5 km · straight line
1350 miles actual route 2172.6 km · driving distance
23h 5min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Las Vegas?

The distance from Kansas City to Las Vegas is 1140.5 miles (1835.5 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1350 miles, taking about 23h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 5min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 42min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~30h 1min $162–$472* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM