Kansas City to Twin Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1063.9 miles 1712.2 km · straight line
1252.8 miles actual route 2016.2 km · driving distance
21h 10min estimated drive time
$121 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Twin Falls?

The distance from Kansas City to Twin Falls is 1063.9 miles (1712.2 km) as the crow flies. Twin Falls is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1252.8 miles, taking about 21h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Twin Falls in Idaho.

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 Twin Falls. 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 Twin Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 10min $121 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 24min $100–$188* Budget
Train ~27h 31min $150–$438* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Twin Falls

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Twin Falls
42.56°N, 114.46°W
America/Boise
1138m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 355 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM