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Road trip from Miami to Kansas City

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ITINERARY

26h 54m1,461 miles12 stops
1
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
1963 Refuge Headquarters Road, Merritt Island, FL 32781
This wildlife conservation park is home to more endangered species than anywhere else in America.
2
Sanford RiverWalk
E Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771
3
St. Marys Welcome Center
400 Osborne St, St. Marys, GA 31558-8417
Official source for hotel and attraction information in St. Marys, Georgia. St. Marys is the Gateway to Cumberland Island. Open 7 days a week. Center is a service of the St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau whose mission is to promote St. Marys as a desirable tourist destination, increase economic impact and foster a quality visitor experience to benefit the city.
4
Fort Stewart Museum
158 Cavalry Way, Hinesville, GA 31314
Home to the U.S. Armys 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) and the summer training grounds for the National Guard.
5
Ponce City Market
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
6
River Gallery
400 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-1105
Craft and art collections.
7
Franklin on Foot
Franklin, TN 37064-2580
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
8
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-2624
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
9
Wrather West Kentucky Museum
North 16th Street Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071
The primary mission of the Wrather West Kentucky Museum is to highlight and promote an understanding of the social, cultural and economic development of West Kentucky and the Jackson Purchase. Acquisitions, exhibits and special programs support this mission. Both permanent and changing exhibits are open to the public at no charge.
10
Reelfoot Lake
Route 1, Tiptonville, TN 38079
Beautiful lake surrounded by acres of forest and miles of hiking trails: great for fishing and bird watching.
11
Williamson County Historical Museum and Library
105 S Van Buren St, Marion, IL 62959-2509
12
Missouri Town Living History Museum
8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
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OVERVIEW

Miami to Kansas City
1
Start:Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida·
4.5
(993) review
This wildlife conservation park is home to more endangered species than anywhere else in America.
1963 Refuge Headquarters Road, Merritt Island, FL 32781
2
Sanford RiverWalk
Sanford, Florida·
4.5
(99) review
E Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771
3
St. Marys Welcome Center
St. Marys, Georgia·
4.5
(97) review
Official source for hotel and attraction information in St. Marys, Georgia. St. Marys is the Gateway to Cumberland Island. Open 7 days a week. Center is a service of the St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau whose mission is to promote St. Marys as a desirable tourist destination, increase economic impact and foster a quality visitor experience to benefit the city.
400 Osborne St, St. Marys, GA 31558-8417
4
Fort Stewart Museum
Hinesville, Georgia·
4.0
(98) review
Home to the U.S. Armys 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) and the summer training grounds for the National Guard.
158 Cavalry Way, Hinesville, GA 31314
5
Ponce City Market
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(996) review
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
6
River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
400 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-1105
7
Franklin on Foot
Franklin, Tennessee·
5.0
(995) review
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
Franklin, TN 37064-2580
8
Tennessee State Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(997) review
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-2624
9
Wrather West Kentucky Museum
Murray, Kentucky·
4.0
(9) review
The primary mission of the Wrather West Kentucky Museum is to highlight and promote an understanding of the social, cultural and economic development of West Kentucky and the Jackson Purchase. Acquisitions, exhibits and special programs support this mission. Both permanent and changing exhibits are open to the public at no charge.
North 16th Street Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071
10
Reelfoot Lake
Tiptonville, Tennessee·
4.5
(93) review
Beautiful lake surrounded by acres of forest and miles of hiking trails: great for fishing and bird watching.
Route 1, Tiptonville, TN 38079
11
Williamson County Historical Museum and Library
Marion, Illinois·
5.0
(9) review
105 S Van Buren St, Marion, IL 62959-2509
12
Missouri Town Living History Museum
Lee's Summit, Missouri·
4.5
(99) review
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
8010 E Park Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064

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What's the driving distance between Miami and Kansas City?
The distance is 1,461 miles
What's the travel time between Miami and Kansas City?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 26h 54m mins in normal traffic
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