Kansas City to Tyler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

468 miles 753.2 km · straight line
524 miles actual route 843.3 km · driving distance
10h 2min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Tyler?

The distance from Kansas City to Tyler is 468 miles (753.2 km) as the crow flies. Tyler is located S of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 524 miles, taking about 10h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Tyler in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Tyler. 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 Tyler

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 2min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 2min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 32min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Tyler

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Tyler
32.35°N, 95.30°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM