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

690.2 miles 1110.8 km · straight line
854.6 miles actual route 1375.3 km · driving distance
15h 49min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Mesa?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Mesa is 690.2 miles (1110.8 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 854.6 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 49min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 59min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~20h 34min $103–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Mesa

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM