Dallas, Texas to Garden City, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

426 miles 685.6 km · straight line
530.3 miles actual route 853.4 km · driving distance
9h 51min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Garden City, Kansas?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Garden City, Kansas is 426 miles (685.6 km) as the crow flies. Garden City, Kansas is located NNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 530.3 miles, taking about 9h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Garden City, Kansas in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Dallas, Texas and Garden City, Kansas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Garden City, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 51min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 49min $42–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Garden City, Kansas

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM