Kansas City to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kansas City from Spokane?

The distance from Kansas City to Spokane is 1284.1 miles (2066.5 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located NW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1559.3 miles, taking about 26h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Spokane in Washington.

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 Spokane. 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.