Kansas City to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1443.6 miles 2323.3 km · straight line
1724.8 miles actual route 2775.8 km · driving distance
29h 14min estimated drive time
$166 - $204 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Sacramento?

The distance from Kansas City to Sacramento is 1443.6 miles (2323.3 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1724.8 miles, taking about 29h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Sacramento 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 14min $166 - $204 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 5min $138–$259* Budget
Train ~38h 0min $207–$604* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 481 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM