Kansas City to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1243 miles 2000.4 km · straight line
1460.7 miles actual route 2350.8 km · driving distance
26h 57min estimated drive time
$141 - $173 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Miami?

The distance from Kansas City to Miami is 1243 miles (2000.4 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located SE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1460.7 miles, taking about 26h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Miami in Florida.

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 Miami. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 57min $141 - $173 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 20min $117–$219* Budget
Train ~35h 2min $175–$511* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Miami

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 414 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM