Distance from Kansas City to Dallas by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Dallas (TX) is 455 miles or 732 kilometers or 395 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Dallas is 497 miles (801 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 42 miles or 69 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Dallas is 455 miles or 732 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Dallas, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

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

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Dallas, TX is 1 hours 2 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Dallas Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Dallas, TX

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Dallas, Texas is 497 miles or 801 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Dallas, TX is 497 miles or 801 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Dallas, Texas.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Dallas, Texas is approximately 497 miles (801 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Dallas, TX

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Dallas, TX?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Dallas take?
Kansas City and Dallas are 9 hours 28 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 Dallas

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Dallas (TX) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Dallas
2025-12-19, 22:15:56 EST2025-12-19, 22:15:56 EST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Dallas Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 497 mi 801 km 431.59 nmi
Straight line distance 455 mi 732 km 395 nmi
Difference 42 mi 69 km 36 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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Dallas Details

Dallas is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 36'' Longitude: W 96° 45' 59.4''
Latitude32.79333
Longitude-96.76651
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Dallas

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Dallas, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 16 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 12 hours 30 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 11 hours 7 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 6 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 8 hours 20 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 7 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 9 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 15 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 53 minutes