Distance from Houston to Kansas City by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Kansas City (MO) is 648 miles or 1042 kilometers or 562 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Kansas City is 734 miles (1182 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 86 miles or 140 km.
Flight distance from Houston, TX to Kansas City, MO in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Kansas City is 648 miles or 1042 km.The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
What is the average flight time from Houston to Kansas City?
Flight time from Houston, TX to Kansas City, MO is 1 hours 29 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Houston to Kansas City Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Kansas City, MOThis map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Kansas City, MO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri is displayed below.
Driving distance from Houston, TX to Kansas City, MO
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri is 734 miles or 1182 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Kansas City, MO is 734 miles or 1182 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Kansas City, Missouri.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri is approximately 734 miles (1182 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Houston, TX to Kansas City, MO
How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Kansas City, MO?The total driving time is 13 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Kansas City take?
Houston and Kansas City are 13 hours 39 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 Houston and Kansas City
Time difference between Houston (TX) and Kansas City (MO) is 1 Hours.
Kansas City time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.
| Current local time in Houston | Current local time in Kansas City |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 21:17:27 CST | 2025-12-19, 22:17:27 EST |
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Kansas City Missouri, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Houston, 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 | 734 mi | 1182 km | 637.41 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 648 mi | 1042 km | 562 nmi |
| Difference | 86 mi | 140 km | 75 nmi |
Houston Details
Houston is located in Texas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 29.78574 |
| Longitude | -95.38881 |
| State | Texas |
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Kansas City Details
Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 39.12516 |
| Longitude | -94.55031 |
| State | Missouri |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Kansas City, MO
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 24 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 18 hours 28 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 16 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 14 hours 46 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 13 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 12 hours 18 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 11 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 10 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 9 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 9 hours 14 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 8 hours 41 minutes |