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

623.4 miles 1003.3 km · straight line
748.1 miles estimated 1204 km · driving distance
15h 3min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Minneapolis?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Minneapolis is 623.4 miles (1003.3 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NE of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 748.1 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas and Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 3min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 4min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 34min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients