Kansas City to Moline: Road Trip Guide & Distance

271 miles 436.2 km · straight line
365.1 miles actual route 587.5 km · driving distance
6h 41min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Moline?

The distance from Kansas City to Moline is 271 miles (436.2 km) as the crow flies. Moline is located NE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.1 miles, taking about 6h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Moline 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 Moline. 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 Moline

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 41min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 1min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 21min $44–$128* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Moline
41.51°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
176m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM