Kansas City to Pullman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kansas City from Pullman?

The distance from Kansas City to Pullman is 1253.4 miles (2017.2 km) as the crow flies. Pullman is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1617.6 miles, taking about 28h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Pullman in Washington.

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 Pullman. 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.