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

646.4 miles 1040.3 km · straight line
775.6 miles actual route 1248.2 km · driving distance
13h 35min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Kansas City to Midland, Texas is 646.4 miles (1040.3 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located SW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 775.6 miles, taking about 13h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 35min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 18min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~17h 40min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM