Kansas City to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

475.7 miles 765.6 km · straight line
597.8 miles actual route 962 km · driving distance
10h 51min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Kansas City to Monroe, Louisiana is 475.7 miles (765.6 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located SSE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.8 miles, taking about 10h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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 Monroe, Louisiana. 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 Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 51min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 1min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~10h 18min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM