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

701.2 miles 1128.4 km · straight line
867.2 miles actual route 1395.7 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$83 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Phoenix?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Phoenix is 701.2 miles (1128.4 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 867.2 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas and Phoenix 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $83 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM