Kansas City to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

924.7 miles 1488.1 km · straight line
1051.2 miles actual route 1691.8 km · driving distance
19h 57min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Kansas City to Rochester, New York is 924.7 miles (1488.1 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1051.2 miles, taking about 19h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Rochester, New York in New York.

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 Rochester, New York. 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 Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 57min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 56min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 56min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Rochester, New York
43.16°N, 77.61°W
America/New_York
154m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM