Great Bend to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Bend from Phoenix?

The distance from Great Bend to Phoenix is 817.5 miles (1315.7 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Great Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 965 miles, taking about 18h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Great Bend 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 Great Bend 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.