Kansas City to Orlando: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1049.7 miles 1689.4 km · straight line
1238 miles actual route 1992.3 km · driving distance
22h 54min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Orlando?

The distance from Kansas City to Orlando is 1049.7 miles (1689.4 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located SE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1238 miles, taking about 22h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Orlando in Florida.

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 Orlando. 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 Orlando

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 54min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 29min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~29h 46min $149–$433* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Orlando

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m 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 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM