Kansas City to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1149.6 miles 1850.1 km · straight line
1290 miles actual route 2076.1 km · driving distance
24h 34min estimated drive time
$124 - $153 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Kansas City to New Haven, Connecticut is 1149.6 miles (1850.1 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1290 miles, taking about 24h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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. 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 New Haven, Connecticut. 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 New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 34min $124 - $153 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 29min $103–$194* Budget
Train ~31h 56min $155–$451* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 383 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM