Driving from Phoenix to Kansas City
Kansas City lies 1,682 km (1,045 mi) north-east of Phoenix, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 2,053 km (1,275 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phoenix | Kansas City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 152,933 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 66101–66160 |
Clocks in Kansas City are 2 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 22 h 48 min journey lands 24 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Kansas City from Phoenix?
1,682 km (1,045 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 2,053 km (1,275 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Kansas City by car?
About 22 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Kansas City?
Kansas City is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Phoenix).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.