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

562.1 miles 904.6 km · straight line
674.5 miles estimated 1085.5 km · driving distance
13h 34min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Garden City, Kansas?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Garden City, Kansas is 562.1 miles (904.6 km) as the crow flies. Garden City, Kansas is located WSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.5 miles, taking about 13h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids 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 Rapids to Garden City, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 34min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 17min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 38min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Garden City, Kansas

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients