Distance from Kansas City to St. Petersburg by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to St. Petersburg (FL) is 1040 miles or 1673 kilometers or 903 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to St. Petersburg is 1276 miles (2055 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 236 miles or 382 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to St. Petersburg, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and St. Petersburg is 1040 miles or 1673 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to St. Petersburg, is Tampa International Airport (TPA).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to St. Petersburg?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to St. Petersburg, FL is 2 hours 23 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to St. Petersburg Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to St. Petersburg, FL

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to St. Petersburg, Florida is 1276 miles or 2055 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to St. Petersburg, FL is 1276 miles or 2055 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to St. Petersburg, Florida is approximately 1276 miles (2055 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 23 to 24 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to St. Petersburg, FL

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to St. Petersburg, FL?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 33 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to St. Petersburg take?
Kansas City and St. Petersburg are 23 hours 33 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 St. Petersburg

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and St. Petersburg (FL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in St. Petersburg
2025-12-20, 06:05:44 EST2025-12-20, 06:05:44 EST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and St. Petersburg Florida, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1276 mi 2055 km 1108.08 nmi
Straight line distance 1040 mi 1673 km 903 nmi
Difference 236 mi 382 km 205 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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St. Petersburg Details

St. Petersburg is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 27° 46' 15.1'' Longitude: W 82° 40' 45.4''
Latitude27.77086
Longitude-82.67927
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to St. Petersburg

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and St. Petersburg, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 42 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 32 hours 6 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 28 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 25 hours 41 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 23 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 21 hours 24 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 19 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 18 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 7 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 3 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 6 minutes