Kansas City to Mattoon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

332.8 miles 535.6 km · straight line
368.7 miles actual route 593.4 km · driving distance
7h 1min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Mattoon?

The distance from Kansas City to Mattoon is 332.8 miles (535.6 km) as the crow flies. Mattoon is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.7 miles, taking about 7h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Mattoon in Illinois.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Mattoon. 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 Mattoon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 1min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 25min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 40min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Mattoon

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Mattoon
39.48°N, 88.37°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM