Kansas City to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

731.8 miles 1177.7 km · straight line
808 miles actual route 1300.3 km · driving distance
15h 30min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from New River Gorge?

The distance from Kansas City to New River Gorge is 731.8 miles (1177.7 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 808 miles, taking about 15h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 River Gorge. 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 River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 30min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 36min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~20h 9min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM