Kansas City to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1139 miles 1833.1 km · straight line
1242 miles actual route 1998.8 km · driving distance
24h 3min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Long Island?

The distance from Kansas City to Long Island is 1139 miles (1833.1 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1242 miles, taking about 24h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Long Island 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 Long Island. 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 Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 3min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 52min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~31h 16min $149–$435* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Long Island

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM