Distance from Kansas City to Fresno by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Fresno (CA) is 1380 miles or 2221 kilometers or 1199 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Fresno is 1746 miles (2811 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 366 miles or 590 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Fresno, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Fresno is 1380 miles or 2221 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Fresno, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Fresno, CA is 3 hours 10 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Fresno Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Fresno, CA

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Fresno, California is 1746 miles or 2811 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Fresno, CA is 1746 miles or 2811 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Fresno, California.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Fresno, California is approximately 1746 miles (2811 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 30 to 31 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Fresno, CA

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Fresno, CA?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Fresno take?
Kansas City and Fresno are 30 hours 18 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 Fresno

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Fresno (CA) is 3 Hours.
Fresno time is 3 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Fresno
2025-12-19, 07:15:36 EST2025-12-19, 04:15:36 PST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Fresno California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1746 mi 2811 km 1516.23 nmi
Straight line distance 1380 mi 2221 km 1199 nmi
Difference 366 mi 590 km 317 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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Fresno Details

Fresno is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 44' 51.8'' Longitude: W 119° 46' 20.5''
Latitude36.74773
Longitude-119.77237
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Fresno

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Fresno, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 58 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 43 hours 55 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 39 hours 2 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 35 hours 8 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 31 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 29 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 27 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 25 hours 5 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 23 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 21 hours 57 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 20 hours 40 minutes