Kansas City to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

934 miles 1503.2 km · straight line
1068.8 miles actual route 1720.1 km · driving distance
19h 55min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Kansas City to Richmond, Virginia is 934 miles (1503.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1068.8 miles, taking about 19h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 55min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 54min $86–$160* Budget
Train ~25h 54min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM