Driving Time from Kansas City to Manhattan
Driving from Kansas City to Manhattan is about 1,293 mi and takes roughly 21 hr 54 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Kansas City and Manhattan are about 1,096 mi (1,763 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 1,293 mi (2,080 km), a drive of about 21 hr 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 2 hr 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 1,096 mi / 1,763 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 1,293 mi / 2,080 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 21 hr 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 2 hr 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $162 |
| Typical flight fare | $200–$600 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.401, -84.401 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Kansas City to Manhattan is about 1,096 mi (1,763 km) in a straight line, and roughly 1,293 mi (2,080 km) by road.