Garden City, Kansas to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

580.2 miles 933.7 km · straight line
696.2 miles estimated 1120.4 km · driving distance
14h 0min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from St. Louis?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to St. Louis is 580.2 miles (933.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 696.2 miles, taking about 14h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 0min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 48min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 12min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients