Distance from Kansas City to Houston (United States)

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

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Kansas City is located in the central United States, while Houston is situated in the southeastern part of the country, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic importance. The straight-line distance between them is 1,038 kilometers, heading south.

Kansas City is situated at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level, while Houston is at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Kansas City to Houston travels south through Missouri, crossing into Oklahoma via I-35, then continues through Texas on I-45, passing through major cities like Dallas and rural landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Dallas, Oklahoma City, Sam Houston National Forest.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Kansas City to Houston crosses diverse landscapes, including plains and urban areas, with landmarks like the Dallas skyline and the Sam Houston National Forest.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or in winter for cultural events in Houston.

Climate

Houston typically experiences a warmer and more humid climate compared to Kansas City, with milder winters and hotter summers.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Kansas City, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
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)
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)

Other distances from Kansas City

Distance 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

Other distances from Houston

Distances 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

Cities within similar distances

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

From To Distance (kilometers)
Mexico City, Mexico Culiacán, Mexico 1,038 km
Berlin, Germany Birmingham, United Kingdom 1,038 km
New York City, United States Indianapolis, United States 1,039 km
Memphis, United States Raleigh, United States 1,037 km
Fort Worth, United States Denver, United States 1,039 km
Detroit, United States Kansas City, United States 1,037 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
Paris, France Vienna, Austria 1,037 km
Jacksonville, United States Washington, United States 1,040 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Asunción, Paraguay 1,036 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
Nashville, United States Fort Worth, United States 1,040 km
London, United Kingdom Prague, Czechia 1,036 km
Boston, United States Columbus, United States 1,036 km

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