Kansas City to Sheridan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

746.8 miles 1201.8 km · straight line
944.7 miles actual route 1520.3 km · driving distance
15h 56min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Sheridan?

The distance from Kansas City to Sheridan is 746.8 miles (1201.8 km) as the crow flies. Sheridan is located NW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 944.7 miles, taking about 15h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Sheridan in Wyoming.

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 Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 56min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 7min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~20h 43min $113–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Sheridan

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Sheridan
44.80°N, 106.96°W
America/Denver
1141m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM