Kansas City to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

779.1 miles 1253.8 km · straight line
841.1 miles actual route 1353.6 km · driving distance
16h 0min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
79° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Kansas City to Pittsburgh is 779.1 miles (1253.8 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.1 miles, taking about 16h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 0min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 12min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 48min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM