Kansas City to Plano: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436.4 miles 702.3 km · straight line
478.4 miles actual route 769.9 km · driving distance
9h 5min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
196° SSW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Plano?

The distance from Kansas City to Plano is 436.4 miles (702.3 km) as the crow flies. Plano is located SSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.4 miles, taking about 9h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Plano in Texas.

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. 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 Plano. 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 Plano

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 5min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 54min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 38min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Plano

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Plano
33.02°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM