Distance from Kansas City to Lancaster by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Lancaster (CA) is 1335 miles or 2148 kilometers or 1159 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Lancaster is 1560 miles (2512 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 225 miles or 364 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Lancaster is 1335 miles or 2148 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Lancaster, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

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

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Lancaster, CA is 3 hours 4 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Lancaster Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Lancaster, CA

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Lancaster, California is 1560 miles or 2512 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Lancaster, CA is 1560 miles or 2512 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Lancaster, California.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Lancaster, California is approximately 1560 miles (2512 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 27 to 28 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Lancaster, CA

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Lancaster, CA?
The total driving time is 27 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Lancaster take?
Kansas City and Lancaster are 27 hours 51 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 Lancaster

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

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Lancaster
2025-12-19, 04:29:51 EST2025-12-19, 01:29:51 PST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Lancaster California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1560 mi 2512 km 1354.7 nmi
Straight line distance 1335 mi 2148 km 1159 nmi
Difference 225 mi 364 km 195 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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Lancaster Details

Lancaster is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 41' 52.9'' Longitude: W 118° 8' 12.3''
Latitude34.69804
Longitude-118.13674
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Lancaster

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Lancaster, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 52 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 39 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 34 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 31 hours 24 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 28 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 26 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 24 hours 9 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 22 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 20 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 19 hours 37 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 18 hours 28 minutes