Distance from Denver to Kansas City (United States)

The distance between Denver, Colorado and Kansas City, Missouri is 898 kilometers (558 miles).

Denver, Colorado, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Denver and Kansas City are located in the central United States, with Denver in Colorado and Kansas City in Missouri, both being significant urban centers in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 898 kilometers, heading east.

Denver is situated at an altitude of 1,636 meters above sea level, while Kansas City is at 290 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Denver to Kansas City travels eastward, primarily along Interstate 70, passing through the plains of eastern Colorado and western Kansas, before reaching the urban area of Kansas City.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Kansas prairies, Kansas City Zoo.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Denver to Kansas City crosses the Great Plains, with landmarks like the Kansas prairies and the Missouri River near Kansas City.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Kansas City from Denver, offering mild weather and fewer tourists, making it a pleasant time to explore the city.

Climate

Kansas City generally experiences more humidity and precipitation compared to the drier climate of Denver, with warmer summers and milder winters.

Accessibility

Kansas City offers a range of accessibility options, including public transportation and accessible attractions, similar to the infrastructure available in Denver.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
Kansas City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 39.0997° N 94.5786° W

Elevation: 290 m (951 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)
  • New Century AirCenter (JCI)
  • Sherman Army Air Field (FLV)

Other distances from Denver

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

Other distances from Kansas City

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Kansas City to New York City 1,764 km
From Kansas City to Los Angeles 2,184 km
From Kansas City to Chicago 662 km
From Kansas City to Houston 1,038 km
From Kansas City to Phoenix 1,689 km

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