Kansas City to North Platte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.5 miles 572.1 km · straight line
420.4 miles actual route 676.6 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & North Platte

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
North Platte
41.12°N, 100.77°W
America/Chicago
854m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM