Distance from Kansas City to El Paso by Car and Plane

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

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

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

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

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to El Paso, TX 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.

Kansas City to El Paso Flight Route Map

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

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

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to El Paso, Texas is 942 miles or 1517 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to El Paso, TX is 942 miles or 1517 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in El Paso, Texas.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to El Paso, Texas 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 Kansas City, MO to El Paso, TX

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to El Paso, TX?
The total driving time is 18 hours, 19 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to El Paso take?
Kansas City and El Paso are 18 hours 19 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 El Paso

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

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in El Paso
2025-12-05, 11:01:04 EST2025-12-05, 09:01:04 MST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and El Paso Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and El Paso, TX 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

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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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and El Paso, TX
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