Distance from Memphis to Kansas City (United States)

The distance between Memphis, Tennessee and Kansas City, Missouri is 595 kilometers (370 miles).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Memphis is located in the southwestern corner of Tennessee, 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 595 kilometers, heading northwest.

Memphis is at 84 meters above sea level, while Kansas City is at 290 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Memphis to Kansas City follows I-55 N and I-70 W, passing through Little Rock and Springfield, offering views of the Mississippi River and Ozark Mountains before reaching the Missouri River.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mississippi River, Ozark Mountains, Little Rock, Springfield.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to Kansas City crosses the Mississippi River and Ozark Mountains, reaching the Missouri River.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant city events.

Climate

Kansas City experiences more extreme temperatures compared to Memphis, with colder winters and hotter summers.

Accessibility

Kansas City offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Memphis, ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)
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 Memphis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 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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