How far is Colwich, KS from Garden City, KS?
The driving distance from Colwich, KS to Garden City, KS is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Edwards County, Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colwich and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colwich and Garden City.
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Start on West Chicago Avenue
38 m · 8 sec · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2622 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North 167th Street West
2.7 mi · 6 min · North 167th Street West
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Turn left
28 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · West Illinois Avenue
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
75.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Continue straight
49.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2275 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
18 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colwich and Garden City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Illinois Avenue
Exit the roundabout
75.9 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Colwich and Patchy Fog near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colwich to Garden City?
The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lewis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Colwich and 101.4 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.57 one way or $57.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Colwich and Patchy Fog near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Lewis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colwich and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 182.43 mi (293.59 km).
#1 Colwich
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 37.7791800, -97.5364400 |
| Altitude | 422 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
City in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.9716900, -100.8726600 |
| Altitude | 865 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-100.87266, 37.97169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $28.57 | $57.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $31.07 | $62.15 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $42.95 | $85.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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