Distance from Detroit to Kansas City (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Kansas City, Missouri is 1,037 kilometers (645 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Detroit is located in the northeastern part of the United States, while Kansas City is situated in the central region, making them distinct in terms of geographical positioning. The straight-line distance between them is 1,037 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is at 192 meters above sea level, while Kansas City is at 290 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Kansas City covers approximately 1260 km, passing through major highways such as I-94 and I-70, traversing regions like Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, St. Louis, Lake Michigan, Gateway Arch.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Kansas City crosses the Great Lakes region and the Midwest, with landmarks like Lake Michigan and the Gateway Arch.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall due to mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events in Kansas City.

Climate

Kansas City generally experiences hotter summers and milder winters compared to Detroit, with less influence from the Great Lakes.

Accessibility

Kansas City offers a range of accessibility options, including public transit and accessible attractions, similar to Detroit's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
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 Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 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

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Detroit and Kansas City.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Paris, France Vienna, Austria 1,037 km
Memphis, United States Raleigh, United States 1,037 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Asunción, Paraguay 1,036 km
Berlin, Germany Birmingham, United Kingdom 1,038 km
San Juan, Puerto Rico Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 1,036 km
Columbus, United States South Boston, United States 1,036 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Barranquilla, Colombia 1,036 km
London, United Kingdom Prague, Czechia 1,036 km
Boston, United States Columbus, United States 1,036 km
Houston, United States Kansas City, United States 1,038 km
Mexico City, Mexico Culiacán, Mexico 1,038 km
New York City, United States Indianapolis, United States 1,039 km
Fort Worth, United States Denver, United States 1,039 km
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Culiacán, Mexico 1,035 km
Quito, Ecuador Montería, Colombia 1,035 km
New South Memphis, United States Raleigh, United States 1,039 km
Winnipeg, Canada Milwaukee, United States 1,039 km
Abuja, Nigeria Kumasi, Ghana 1,039 km
Prague, Czechia Islington, United Kingdom 1,034 km

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