Distance from Tucson to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Tucson (AZ) to Kansas City (KS) is 1030 miles or 1657 kilometers or 894 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Tucson to Kansas City is 1235 miles (1988 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 205 miles or 331 km.

Flight distance from Tucson, AZ to Kansas City, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Tucson and Kansas City is 1030 miles or 1657 km.
The nearest airport to Tucson, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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

Flight time from Tucson, AZ to Kansas City, KS is 2 hours 22 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Tucson to Kansas City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Kansas City, KS

The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to Kansas City, Kansas is 1235 miles or 1988 km.
The total driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Kansas City, KS is 1235 miles or 1988 kilometers. Your trip begins in Tucson, Arizona. It ends in Kansas City, Kansas.
The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to Kansas City, Kansas is approximately 1235 miles (1988 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Tucson, AZ to Kansas City, KS

How long is the drive from Tucson, AZ to Kansas City, KS?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 26 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Tucson to Kansas City take?
Tucson and Kansas City are 22 hours 26 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 Tucson and Kansas City

Time difference between Tucson (AZ) and Kansas City (KS) is 2 Hours.
Kansas City time is 2 Hours ahead of Tucson.

Current local time in TucsonCurrent local time in Kansas City
2026-11-13, 17:07:07 MST2026-11-13, 19:07:07 EST
How Far is it Between Tucson Arizona, USA and Kansas City Kansas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1235 mi 1988 km 1072.47 nmi
Straight line distance 1030 mi 1657 km 894 nmi
Difference 205 mi 331 km 178 nmi

Tucson Details

Tucson is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 13' 18.3'' Longitude: W 110° 55' 35.3''
Latitude32.22174
Longitude-110.92648
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Tucson

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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 Tucson, AZ and Kansas City, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 41 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 31 hours 3 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 27 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 24 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 20 hours 42 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 19 hours 6 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 31 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 37 minutes