Kansas City to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1093.6 miles 1759.9 km · straight line
1193.2 miles actual route 1920.2 km · driving distance
22h 53min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from New York?

The distance from Kansas City to New York is 1093.6 miles (1759.9 km) as the crow flies. New York is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1193.2 miles, taking about 22h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and New York in New York.

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 York. 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 York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 53min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 28min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~29h 45min $143–$418* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & New York

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 365 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM