Distance from Houston to Kansas City (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and Kansas City, Missouri is 1,038 kilometers (645 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Houston is located in the southeastern part of Texas, while Kansas City is situated in the western part of Missouri, both cities are in the central United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,038 kilometers, heading north.

Houston is at 30 meters above sea level, while Kansas City is at 290 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to Kansas City covers approximately 1190 km, passing through major highways such as I-45 and I-35, traversing regions like Dallas and Oklahoma City.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Dallas, Oklahoma City, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Kansas City crosses diverse landscapes, including urban centers like Dallas and natural areas like the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather and fewer tourists. Summer can be busy with events in Kansas City.

Climate

Kansas City experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Houston, which has a warmer climate year-round.

Accessibility

Kansas City offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Houston, providing ease for visitors.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
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 Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 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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