Distance from Kansas City to Plano by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Plano (TX) is 438 miles or 704 kilometers or 380 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Plano is 480 miles (774 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 42 miles or 70 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Plano is 438 miles or 704 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Plano, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

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

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Plano, TX is 1 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Plano Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Plano, TX

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Plano, Texas is 480 miles or 774 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Plano, TX is 480 miles or 774 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Plano, Texas.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Plano, Texas is approximately 480 miles (774 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 Plano, TX

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Plano, TX?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 15 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Plano take?
Kansas City and Plano are 9 hours 15 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 Plano

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

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Plano
2026-04-01, 10:21:33 EDT2026-04-01, 10:21:33 EDT
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Plano Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 480 mi 774 km 416.83 nmi
Straight line distance 438 mi 704 km 380 nmi
Difference 42 mi 70 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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Plano Details

Plano is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 3' 2.8'' Longitude: W 96° 44' 52.6''
Latitude33.05077
Longitude-96.74794
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Plano

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Plano, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 16 hours 7 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 12 hours 5 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 10 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 9 hours 40 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 8 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 8 hours 3 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 7 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 6 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 2 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 41 minutes