Kansas City to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1007.6 miles 1621.6 km · straight line
1233.4 miles actual route 1985 km · driving distance
21h 15min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Kansas City to Zion, Utah is 1007.6 miles (1621.6 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located W of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1233.4 miles, taking about 21h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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 Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 15min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 30min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~27h 38min $148–$432* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 336 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM