Kansas City to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Raleigh?
The distance from Kansas City to Raleigh is 902.7 miles (1452.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1038.6 miles, taking about 20h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Raleigh in North Carolina.
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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 301 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
- You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator