Kansas City to Syracuse, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

995.7 miles 1602.4 km · straight line
1126.9 miles actual route 1813.6 km · driving distance
21h 24min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Kansas City to Syracuse, New York is 995.7 miles (1602.4 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1126.9 miles, taking about 21h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Syracuse, New York in New York.

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 Syracuse, New York. 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 Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 24min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 41min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~27h 49min $135–$394* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Syracuse, New York
43.05°N, 76.15°W
America/New_York
121m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 332 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM