Kansas City to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1007.9 miles 1622.1 km · straight line
1129.8 miles actual route 1818.2 km · driving distance
21h 9min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Scranton?

The distance from Kansas City to Scranton is 1007.9 miles (1622.1 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1129.8 miles, taking about 21h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 9min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 23min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~27h 30min $136–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Scranton

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 336 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM