Kansas City to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1156.9 miles 1861.9 km · straight line
1331.1 miles actual route 2142.2 km · driving distance
25h 8min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Montreal?

The distance from Kansas City to Montreal is 1156.9 miles (1861.9 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1331.1 miles, taking about 25h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Kansas City is in Missouri, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Montreal. 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 Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 8min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 10min $106–$200* Budget
Train ~32h 40min $160–$466* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Montreal

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 386 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM