Emporia to Gardner, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

73.3 miles 118 km · straight line
91.7 miles estimated 147.5 km · driving distance
1h 51min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Emporia from Gardner, Kansas?

The distance from Emporia to Gardner, Kansas is 73.3 miles (118 km) as the crow flies. Gardner, Kansas is located ENE of Emporia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 91.7 miles, taking about 1h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Emporia and Gardner, 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 Emporia to Gardner, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 51min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 13min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Emporia & Gardner, Kansas

Quick Facts

Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
Gardner, Kansas
38.81°N, 94.93°W
America/Chicago
323m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 339.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients