Uber and Lyft prices in Kansas City

What rides cost in Kansas City by distance, ride type and route, with the airports and self-driving services that serve it.

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What a ride costs in Kansas City

Trip	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Short hop 2 miles, about 8 minutes	$10–14	$9–11	$14–20	$8–10
Across town 5 miles, about 16 minutes	$14–20	$13–16	$20–29	$15–18
Longer ride 10 miles, about 25 minutes	$22–31	$20–25	$31–45	$25–30

Estimates for a weekday around midday, using rates tuned to recent prices in Kansas City.Airport fees, tolls and tips are extra. .

Price by ride type

For a 5-mile, 16-minute trip in Kansas City.

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$12–17 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$11–14 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$14–20 UberX · 4 seats	$13–16 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$16–24 Priority · 4 seats	$14–18 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$17–25 Comfort · 4 seats	$17–21 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$20–29 UberXL · 6 seats	$18–22 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$29–42 Black · 4 seats	$31–38 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$38–54 Black SUV · 6 seats	$38–47 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$16–23 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Popular routes from MCI

Route	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft
MCI to Power & Light District	19.7 mi	27 min	$37–52	$34–42
MCI to Country Club Plaza	23.5 mi	31 min	$43–60	$39–48
MCI to Arrowhead Stadium	30.8 mi	33 min	$52–73	$47–58
MCI to Crossroads Arts District	20.5 mi	26 min	$38–53	$35–43
MCI to Westport	22.6 mi	31 min	$42–58	$38–47
MCI to Overland Park	30.0 mi	34 min	$51–72	$47–58

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Taxi rates in Kansas City

Taxi meters follow rates set by City of Kansas City, Missouri (Code of Ordinances Sec. 76-192). They do not surge, which makes a taxi worth checking when ride apps are busy.

Initial charge	$2.50
Each mile	$2.10
Each minute stopped or in slow traffic	$0.70
Extra passenger	$0.50 Each extra passenger: per trip for each passenger over two

From the regulator's published rates. In effect since 2017-02. Last checked October 11, 2026. Taxis here can be booked with zTrip. Maximum meter rate ($0.21 per 1/10 mile and $0.21 per 18 seconds of waiting or travel under 10 mph); an airport fee set by the director of aviation is added on KCI trips (amount not found), and operators may use approved fixed alternative fares except from KCI. Source. .

Self-driving rides in Kansas City

No self-driving service we track operates in Kansas City yet, and none has announced plans to. See where self-driving rides are available.

Common questions

How much does an Uber cost in Kansas City?

We estimate UberX at $10–14 for a 2-mile trip, $14–20 for 5 miles and $22–31 for 10 miles around midday on a weekday. Busy times cost more.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper in Kansas City?

They are usually close. For a 5-mile trip we estimate UberX at $14–20 and Lyft at $13–16. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both.

How much is an Uber from MCI airport?

From MCI to Power & Light District we estimate UberX at $37–52 and Lyft at $34–42, airport fee included.

Are there self-driving rides in Kansas City?

Not yet. No self-driving service we track carries riders in Kansas City today.