Kansas City to Newark, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1084.8 miles 1745.8 km · straight line
1181.8 miles actual route 1902 km · driving distance
22h 38min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Newark, New Jersey?

The distance from Kansas City to Newark, New Jersey is 1084.8 miles (1745.8 km) as the crow flies. Newark, New Jersey is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181.8 miles, taking about 22h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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 Newark, New Jersey. 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 Newark, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 38min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 10min $95–$177* Budget
Train ~29h 25min $142–$414* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Newark, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 362 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM