Distance from Kansas City to Cary by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Cary (NC) is 892 miles or 1436 kilometers or 775 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Cary is 1039 miles (1673 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 147 miles or 237 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Cary, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Cary is 892 miles or 1436 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Cary, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

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

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Cary, NC is 2 hours 3 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Cary Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Cary, NC

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Cary, North Carolina is 1039 miles or 1673 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Cary, NC is 1039 miles or 1673 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Cary, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Cary, North Carolina is approximately 1039 miles (1673 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Cary, NC

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Cary, NC?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Cary take?
Kansas City and Cary are 19 hours 41 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 Kansas City and Cary

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Cary (NC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Cary
2025-12-17, 06:14:45 EST2025-12-17, 06:14:45 EST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Cary North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1039 mi 1673 km 902.27 nmi
Straight line distance 892 mi 1436 km 775 nmi
Difference 147 mi 237 km 127 nmi

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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Cary Details

Cary is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 46' 53.2'' Longitude: W 78° 49' 8.4''
Latitude35.78145
Longitude-78.81901
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Cary

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Cary, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 34 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 26 hours 8 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 20 hours 54 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 0 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 25 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 5 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 4 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 18 minutes