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

607.5 miles 977.6 km · straight line
728.9 miles estimated 1173.1 km · driving distance
14h 40min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Lakeville?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Lakeville is 607.5 miles (977.6 km) as the crow flies. Lakeville is located NE of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728.9 miles, taking about 14h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas and Lakeville in Minnesota.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 40min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 36min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 4min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Lakeville

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m elevation
Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients