Kansas City to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

804 miles 1293.9 km · straight line
923.7 miles actual route 1486.6 km · driving distance
17h 41min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Roanoke?

The distance from Kansas City to Roanoke is 804 miles (1293.9 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 923.7 miles, taking about 17h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Roanoke 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 41min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 13min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~22h 59min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM