Kansas City to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1034.3 miles 1664.5 km · straight line
1127.1 miles actual route 1813.9 km · driving distance
21h 21min estimated drive time
$108 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Philadelphia?

The distance from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 1034.3 miles (1664.5 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1127.1 miles, taking about 21h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 21min $108 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 37min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~27h 45min $135–$394* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 345 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM