Gardner, Kansas to McAlester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

271.9 miles 437.6 km · straight line
339.9 miles estimated 547 km · driving distance
6h 50min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Gardner, Kansas from McAlester?

The distance from Gardner, Kansas to McAlester is 271.9 miles (437.6 km) as the crow flies. McAlester is located S of Gardner, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 339.9 miles, taking about 6h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Gardner, Kansas in Kansas and McAlester in Oklahoma.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gardner, Kansas and McAlester. 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 Gardner, Kansas to McAlester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 50min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 12min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 30min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gardner, Kansas & McAlester

Quick Facts

Gardner, Kansas
38.81°N, 94.93°W
America/Chicago
323m elevation
McAlester
34.93°N, 95.77°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients