Distance from Memphis to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Memphis (TN) to Kansas City (KS) is 373 miles or 600 kilometers or 324 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Memphis to Kansas City is 454 miles (731 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 81 miles or 131 km.

Flight distance from Memphis, TN to Kansas City, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Memphis and Kansas City is 373 miles or 600 km.
The nearest airport to Memphis, is Memphis International Airport (MEM) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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

Flight time from Memphis, TN to Kansas City, KS is 0 hours 51 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Memphis to Kansas City Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Memphis, TN and Kansas City, KS
This map shows the distance from Memphis, TN, Usa to Kansas City, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Memphis, Tennessee to Kansas City, Kansas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Memphis, TN to Kansas City, KS

The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Kansas City, Kansas is 454 miles or 731 km.
The total driving distance from Memphis, TN to Kansas City, KS is 454 miles or 731 kilometers. Your trip begins in Memphis, Tennessee. It ends in Kansas City, Kansas.
The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Kansas City, Kansas is approximately 454 miles (731 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 Memphis, TN to Kansas City, KS

How long is the drive from Memphis, TN to Kansas City, KS?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 10 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Memphis to Kansas City take?
Memphis and Kansas City are 9 hours 10 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 Memphis and Kansas City

Time difference between Memphis (TN) and Kansas City (KS) is 1 Hours.
Kansas City time is 1 Hours ahead of Memphis.

Current local time in MemphisCurrent local time in Kansas City
2025-12-05, 01:01:34 CST2025-12-05, 02:01:34 EST
How Far is it Between Memphis Tennessee, USA and Kansas City Kansas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Memphis, TN and Kansas City, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 454 mi 731 km 394.25 nmi
Straight line distance 373 mi 600 km 324 nmi
Difference 81 mi 131 km 70 nmi

Memphis Details

Memphis is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 8' 58.3'' Longitude: W 90° 2' 56.3''
Latitude35.14953
Longitude-90.04898
StateTennessee
Nearest airports to Memphis

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Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 6' 51'' Longitude: W 94° 37' 38.9''
Latitude39.11417
Longitude-94.62746
StateKansas
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Memphis, TN and Kansas City, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 15 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 11 hours 25 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 10 hours 9 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 9 hours 8 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 8 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 7 hours 36 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 7 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 6 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 5 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 5 hours 42 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 22 minutes