Distance from Denver to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Kansas City (MO) is 559 miles or 899 kilometers or 485 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Kansas City is 604 miles (973 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 45 miles or 74 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Kansas City is 559 miles or 899 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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

Flight time from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO is 1 hours 17 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Kansas City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Kansas City, Missouri is 604 miles or 973 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO is 604 miles or 973 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Kansas City, Missouri.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Kansas City, Missouri is approximately 604 miles (973 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 10 to 11 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Kansas City take?
Denver and Kansas City are 10 hours 23 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 Denver and Kansas City

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Kansas City (MO) is 2 Hours.
Kansas City time is 2 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Kansas City
2025-12-19, 12:02:45 MST2025-12-19, 14:02:45 EST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Kansas City Missouri, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 604 mi 973 km 524.51 nmi
Straight line distance 559 mi 899 km 485 nmi
Difference 45 mi 74 km 39 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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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 Denver, CO and Kansas City, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 20 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 15 hours 12 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 13 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 12 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 11 hours 3 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 10 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 9 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 6 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 36 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 9 minutes