Kansas City to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456 miles 733.9 km · straight line
525.1 miles actual route 845 km · driving distance
9h 57min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Kansas City to Longview, Texas is 456 miles (733.9 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located S of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 525.1 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Longview, Texas in Texas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Longview, Texas. 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 Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 57min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 56min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 27min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM