How long does it take to get to Kansas City to Dallas Texas?

There are 454.12 miles from Dallas to Kansas City in northeast direction and 510 miles (820.77 kilometers) by car, following the US-69 N and US-75 N route.

Dallas and Kansas City are 8 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Dallas, TX to Kansas City, MO. The halfway point is Tonkawa, OK.

Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 4:48 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 20.47 gallons of gas to cover the route between Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Dallas to Kansas City is $75.93.

During the route, an average car will release 400.97 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

  • Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.71 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on October 17, 2022.
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Halfway Point Between Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO

If you want to meet halfway between Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 36.683834 and -97.326073, or 36º 41' 1.8024" N, 97º 19' 33.8628" W. This location is 254.80 miles away from Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO and it would take approximately 4 hours 3 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Tonkawa, OK, situated 296 miles from Dallas, TX and 263 miles from Kansas City, MO. It would take 4 hours 31 mins to go from Dallas to Tonkawa and 3 hours 42 mins to go from Kansas City to Tonkawa.

Major Cities Along the Route

Some major cities along the route include Overland Park, KS,Olathe, KS,Irving, TX,Carrollton, TX,Lewisville, TX,Denton, TX,Wichita, KS,Oklahoma City, OK, and Norman, OK.


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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Dallas, TX and Kansas City, MO in this table:

Distance typeMilesKilometersNautical miles
Straight line distance 454.12 mi 730.83 km 394.62 nautical mi
Driving distance 510 mi 820.13 km 442.83 nautical mi

Road Trip Tips

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I live in Dallas and I’m thinking about driving up to Kansas City for my birthday. How far of a drive is it from Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri?

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First off, happy birthday! Road trips are a great way to celebrate—just be sure to stock up on snacks and podcasts before hitting the road.

Kansas City, Missouri is about 550 miles from Dallas, Texas, making for an 8-hour drive. Your likely route will take you along I-35 for much of the way, so you don’t have a difficult drive ahead of you (just a long one).

Just be aware of a few things before heading out:

  • Road conditions—construction, bad weather, and accidents
  • Traffic—how busy the roads will be during the time you plan on driving
  • Your needs—meals, bathroom breaks, sleep

All of these factors can lead to arriving a few minutes early or several hours late. Be sure to take what information you can into consideration before booking a hotel room or making plans for when you arrive. Also, be prepared for conditions to change—8 hours is a long time to be driving.

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How far is Kansas City from Dallas by plane?

Flight distance from Dallas to Kansas City (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Kansas City International Airport) is 460 miles / 740 kilometers / 400 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 22 minutes.

How long is the drive from Kansas City to Dallas Texas?

7 hours, 56 minutes.

How far is it from Kansas City to Dallas?

The distance between Kansas City and Dallas is 456 miles. The road distance is 507.3 miles.

Is Dallas cheaper than Kansas City?

The cost of living in Kansas City, MO is -5.9% lower than in Dallas, TX.