Kansas City to Ocean City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1050.2 miles 1690.1 km · straight line
1179.4 miles actual route 1898 km · driving distance
23h 3min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Ocean City?

The distance from Kansas City to Ocean City is 1050.2 miles (1690.1 km) as the crow flies. Ocean City is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1179.4 miles, taking about 23h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Ocean City in Maryland.

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 Ocean City. 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 Ocean City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 3min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 40min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~29h 58min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Ocean City

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Ocean City
38.34°N, 75.08°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM