Kansas City to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

441.2 miles 710 km · straight line
566 miles actual route 910.9 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Milwaukee?

The distance from Kansas City to Milwaukee is 441.2 miles (710 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~9h 52min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM