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

348.9 miles 561.5 km · straight line
375.3 miles actual route 604 km · driving distance
7h 2min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Kansas City?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Kansas City is 348.9 miles (561.5 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located ENE of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.3 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas and Kansas City in Missouri.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Garden City, Kansas and Kansas City. 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 Garden City, Kansas to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 2min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 26min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 41min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM