Distance from Kansas City to Austin by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Austin (TX) is 637 miles or 1024 kilometers or 553 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Austin is 736 miles (1186 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 99 miles or 162 km.

Kansas City to Austin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Austin, Texas is 736 miles or 1186 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX is 736 miles or 1186 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Austin, Texas is approximately 736 miles (1186 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 48 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Austin take?
Kansas City and Austin are 12 hours 48 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Kansas City and Austin

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Austin (TX) is 2 Hours.
Austin time is 2 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas City	Current local time in Austin
2025-12-05, 09:04:52 EST	2025-12-05, 07:04:52 MST

How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Austin Texas, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	736 mi	1186 km	639.14 nmi
Straight line distance	637 mi	1024 km	553 nmi
Difference	99 mi	162 km	86 nmi

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