Des Moines to Garden City, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Des Moines from Garden City, Kansas?

The distance from Des Moines to Garden City, Kansas is 458.6 miles (738 km) as the crow flies. Garden City, Kansas is located WSW of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550.3 miles, taking about 11h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa 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 Des Moines 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.