Flagstaff to Great Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

745.1 miles 1199.2 km · straight line
894.2 miles estimated 1439 km · driving distance
17h 59min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Great Bend?

The distance from Flagstaff to Great Bend is 745.1 miles (1199.2 km) as the crow flies. Great Bend is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 894.2 miles, taking about 17h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Great Bend 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and Great Bend. 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 Flagstaff to Great Bend

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 59min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 35min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 23min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Great Bend

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Great Bend
38.36°N, 98.76°W
America/Chicago
564m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients