Gardner, Kansas to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.6 miles 467.7 km · straight line
363.3 miles estimated 584.6 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Gardner, Kansas from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Gardner, Kansas to Springfield, Illinois is 290.6 miles (467.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located ENE of Gardner, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.3 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Gardner, Kansas in Kansas and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Springfield, Illinois. 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 Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gardner, Kansas & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Gardner, Kansas
38.81°N, 94.93°W
America/Chicago
323m elevation
Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients