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

795.5 miles 1280.2 km · straight line
1019.8 miles actual route 1641.2 km · driving distance
18h 13min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Las Vegas?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Las Vegas is 795.5 miles (1280.2 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1019.8 miles, taking about 18h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. 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. 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 Garden City, Kansas and Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 13min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 52min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~23h 41min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM