Gardner, Kansas to Muscatine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

273.3 miles 439.8 km · straight line
341.6 miles estimated 549.8 km · driving distance
6h 52min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Gardner, Kansas from Muscatine?

The distance from Gardner, Kansas to Muscatine is 273.3 miles (439.8 km) as the crow flies. Muscatine is located NE of Gardner, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 341.6 miles, taking about 6h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Gardner, Kansas in Kansas and Muscatine in Iowa.

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. 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 Gardner, Kansas and Muscatine. 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 Muscatine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 52min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 14min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 31min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gardner, Kansas & Muscatine

Quick Facts

Gardner, Kansas
38.81°N, 94.93°W
America/Chicago
323m elevation
Muscatine
41.42°N, 91.04°W
America/Chicago
177m 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 91.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients