Kansas City to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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