Cedar Falls to Garden City, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

544.1 miles 875.7 km · straight line
652.9 miles estimated 1050.8 km · driving distance
13h 8min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Garden City, Kansas?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Garden City, Kansas is 544.1 miles (875.7 km) as the crow flies. Garden City, Kansas is located WSW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 652.9 miles, taking about 13h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa and Garden City, Kansas in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls and Garden City, Kansas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cedar Falls to Garden City, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 8min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 46min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 4min $78–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Garden City, Kansas

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m elevation
Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients