Kansas City to Peoria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

286.5 miles 461 km · straight line
382.1 miles actual route 615 km · driving distance
7h 11min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Peoria?

The distance from Kansas City to Peoria is 286.5 miles (461 km) as the crow flies. Peoria is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.1 miles, taking about 7h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Peoria in Illinois.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Peoria. 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 Peoria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 11min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 37min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 49min $46–$134* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Peoria
40.69°N, 89.59°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM