Kansas City to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kansas City from Redwood?

The distance from Kansas City to Redwood is 1553.3 miles (2499.8 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1971 miles, taking about 34h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 37min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Redwood in California.

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 Redwood. 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.