Kansas City to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1006.6 miles 1619.9 km · straight line
1159.9 miles actual route 1866.7 km · driving distance
21h 43min estimated drive time
$112 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Kansas City to Norfolk, Virginia is 1006.6 miles (1619.9 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1159.9 miles, taking about 21h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Norfolk, Virginia in 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 Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 43min $112 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 4min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~28h 14min $139–$406* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 336 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM