Kansas City to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Salt Lake City?
The distance from Kansas City to Salt Lake City is 922.9 miles (1485.2 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1077.4 miles, taking about 18h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Salt Lake City in Utah.
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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City
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Quick Facts
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 27 times to circle the Earth's equator