Kansas City to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Phoenix?
The distance from Kansas City to Phoenix is 1047.6 miles (1686 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1207.1 miles, taking about 22h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Phoenix in Arizona.
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. 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. 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 Phoenix. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 349 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
- You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator