Distance from Dallas to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Dallas (TX) to Kansas City (MO) is 455 miles or 732 kilometers or 395 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Dallas to Kansas City is 498 miles (802 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 43 miles or 70 km.

Flight distance from Dallas, TX to Kansas City, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Dallas and Kansas City is 455 miles or 732 km.
The nearest airport to Dallas, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Dallas to Kansas City?

Flight time from Dallas, TX to Kansas City, MO is 1 hours 2 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Dallas to Kansas City Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO
This map shows the distance from Dallas, TX, Usa to Kansas City, MO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri is displayed below.

Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Kansas City, MO

The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri is 498 miles or 802 km.
The total driving distance from Dallas, TX to Kansas City, MO is 498 miles or 802 kilometers. Your trip begins in Dallas, Texas. It ends in Kansas City, Missouri.
The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri is approximately 498 miles (802 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Dallas, TX to Kansas City, MO

How long is the drive from Dallas, TX to Kansas City, MO?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Dallas to Kansas City take?
Dallas and Kansas City are 9 hours 30 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Dallas and Kansas City

Time difference between Dallas (TX) and Kansas City (MO) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DallasCurrent local time in Kansas City
2026-04-02, 12:00:51 EDT2026-04-02, 12:00:51 EDT
How Far is it Between Dallas Texas, USA and Kansas City Missouri, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 498 mi 802 km 432.46 nmi
Straight line distance 455 mi 732 km 395 nmi
Difference 43 mi 70 km 37 nmi

Dallas Details

Dallas is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 36'' Longitude: W 96° 45' 59.4''
Latitude32.79333
Longitude-96.76651
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Dallas

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Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 16 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 12 hours 31 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 11 hours 8 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 1 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 6 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 8 hours 21 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 7 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 9 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 15 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 53 minutes