Kansas City to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

596 miles 959.1 km · straight line
666.7 miles actual route 1072.9 km · driving distance
11h 59min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Kansas City to Rocky Mountain is 596 miles (959.1 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.7 miles, taking about 11h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 59min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 23min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~15h 35min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM