Distance from El Paso to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from El Paso (TX) to Kansas City (MO) is 842 miles or 1355 kilometers or 731 nautical miles.
Driving distance from El Paso to Kansas City is 942 miles (1517 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 100 miles or 162 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between El Paso and Kansas City is 842 miles or 1355 km.
The nearest airport to El Paso, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from El Paso to Kansas City?

Flight time from El Paso, TX to Kansas City, MO is 1 hours 56 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

El Paso to Kansas City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from El Paso, TX to Kansas City, MO

The driving distance from El Paso, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri is 942 miles or 1517 km.
The total driving distance from El Paso, TX to Kansas City, MO is 942 miles or 1517 kilometers. Your trip begins in El Paso, Texas. It ends in Kansas City, Missouri.
The driving distance from El Paso, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri is approximately 942 miles (1517 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 18 to 19 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from El Paso, TX to Kansas City, MO

How long is the drive from El Paso, TX to Kansas City, MO?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from El Paso to Kansas City take?
El Paso and Kansas City are 18 hours 21 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 El Paso and Kansas City

Time difference between El Paso (TX) and Kansas City (MO) is 3 Hours.
Kansas City time is 3 Hours ahead of El Paso.

Current local time in El PasoCurrent local time in Kansas City
2026-04-13, 05:11:39 MST2026-04-13, 08:11:39 EDT
How Far is it Between El Paso Texas, USA and Kansas City Missouri, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between El Paso, 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 942 mi 1517 km 818.03 nmi
Straight line distance 842 mi 1355 km 731 nmi
Difference 100 mi 162 km 87 nmi

El Paso Details

El Paso is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 31° 45' 31.4'' Longitude: W 106° 29' 12.9''
Latitude31.75872
Longitude-106.48693
StateTexas
Nearest airports to El Paso

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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 El Paso, TX and Kansas City, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 31 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 23 hours 42 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 21 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 18 hours 57 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 17 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 15 hours 48 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 14 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 13 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 12 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 11 hours 51 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 11 hours 9 minutes