Kansas City to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1143.5 miles 1840.3 km · straight line
1289.2 miles actual route 2074.8 km · driving distance
24h 17min estimated drive time
$124 - $153 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Waterbury?

The distance from Kansas City to Waterbury is 1143.5 miles (1840.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1289.2 miles, taking about 24h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Waterbury in Connecticut.

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 Waterbury. 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 Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 17min $124 - $153 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 8min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~31h 34min $155–$451* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 381 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM