Kansas City to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from West Lafayette?
The distance from Kansas City to West Lafayette is 417.4 miles (671.8 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located ENE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.8 miles, taking about 9h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and West Lafayette in Indiana.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and West Lafayette. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
- You could travel this distance about 59.7 times to circle the Earth's equator