Kansas City to North Platte: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from North Platte?
The distance from Kansas City to North Platte is 355.5 miles (572.1 km) as the crow flies. North Platte is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.4 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and North Platte in Nebraska.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and North Platte. 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 North Platte
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 70 times to circle the Earth's equator