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

1164.3 miles 1873.8 km · straight line
1573.9 miles actual route 2533 km · driving distance
27h 1min estimated drive time
$151 - $186 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Oakland?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Oakland is 1164.3 miles (1873.8 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1573.9 miles, taking about 27h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas and Oakland in California.

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 Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 1min $151 - $186 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 25min $126–$236* Budget
Train ~35h 7min $189–$551* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Oakland

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM