Kansas City to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

544.9 miles 876.9 km · straight line
583.3 miles actual route 938.7 km · driving distance
10h 5min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Parker?

The distance from Kansas City to Parker is 544.9 miles (876.9 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located W of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.3 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Parker in Colorado.

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 Parker. 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 Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 5min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 6min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~13h 7min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Parker

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM