Kansas City to Plainview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

520.7 miles 838 km · straight line
678.5 miles actual route 1091.9 km · driving distance
11h 40min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Plainview, Texas?

The distance from Kansas City to Plainview, Texas is 520.7 miles (838 km) as the crow flies. Plainview, Texas is located SW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678.5 miles, taking about 11h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Plainview, Texas in Texas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Plainview, Texas. 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 Plainview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 40min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 0min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~15h 10min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Plainview, Texas

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Plainview, Texas
34.18°N, 101.71°W
America/Chicago
1025m elevation
Explore more routes from Plainview, Texas

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM