Where is Gardner, Kansas, USA?

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Where is Gardner Located? - Gardner is a city located in the Johnson County of Kansas, United States. Gardner lies between 43.9275 Degrees North latitudes and 69.9759 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Gardner, Kansas

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Where is Gardner?: The Google Map showing the location of Gardner in the U.S. state of Kansas.

Where is Gardner Located?

Gardner is a city located in the Johnson County of Kansas, United States. Gardner lies between 43.9275 Degrees North latitudes and 69.9759 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Gardner city is 23287 people and the city has a total area of 10.29 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Gardner, Kansas Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGardner
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
State CapitalTopeka
US RegionMidwest
Latitude38.8108°N
Longitude94.9275°W
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Land Area10.55 sq mi
Water Area0.10 sq mi
Total Area10.65 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)23,287
Population Density2,207 per sq mi
ZIP Code66030
Area Code913
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code20-26225
Congressional DistrictKansas's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Gardner, Kansas

  • Olathe, Kansas - Northeast - 12 mi
  • Edgerton, Kansas - Southwest - 4 mi
  • Spring Hill, Kansas - South - 10 mi
  • De Soto, Kansas - North - 14 mi
  • Lenexa, Kansas - Northeast - 18 mi
  • Overland Park, Kansas - East - 22 mi
  • Eudora, Kansas - West - 17 mi
  • Lawrence, Kansas - Northwest - 28 mi
  • Kansas City, Kansas - Northeast - 31 mi
  • Kansas City, Missouri - Northeast - 34 mi

Driving Distances from Gardner, Kansas

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
EdgertonKansas48 minutes
Spring HillKansas1015 minutes
OlatheKansas1218 minutes
De SotoKansas1420 minutes
EudoraKansas1722 minutes
LenexaKansas1825 minutes
Overland ParkKansas2230 minutes
LawrenceKansas2835 minutes
Kansas CityKansas3140 minutes
Kansas CityMissouri3445 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Gardner, Kansas

ModeDetails
Airport NameKansas City International Airport
IATA CodeMCI
PortBNSF Logistics Park Kansas City (Intermodal Facility)
Major HighwaysInterstate 35, U.S. Highway 56, U.S. Highway 169 (nearby), Kansas Highway 7 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station is Kansas City, Missouri
Local Bus/Transit ServiceJohnson County Transit and RideKC regional services
  • Interstate 35 provides direct access to Kansas City, Wichita, Des Moines, and the regional interstate highway network.
  • U.S. Highway 56 serves as a major east-west route connecting Gardner with Olathe, Edgerton, and central Kansas.
  • Kansas City International Airport is approximately 45 miles north and offers extensive domestic and international flights.
  • Johnson County Transit and RideKC regional services provide commuter transportation within Johnson County and the Kansas City metropolitan area.

What are top Places to Visit in Gardner, Kansas

Landmark NameType
Gardner Lake ParkRecreation Area
Celebration ParkCommunity Park
Stone Creek ParkCity Park
Gardner Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Kill Creek ParkRegional Park
Ernie Miller Nature CenterNature Center
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical GardensBotanical Garden
Deanna Rose Children's FarmsteadFamily Attraction
New Century AirCenterAviation Facility
MidAmerica Nazarene University Bell Cultural Events CenterPerforming Arts Venue

Colleges and Universities in Gardner, Kansas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Johnson County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer programs
MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, education, business, and nursing
University of Kansas – Edwards CampusPublicUniversityProfessional studies, engineering, business, and graduate education
Kansas State University – OlathePublicUniversityAnimal health, food safety, and graduate research
Gardner Edgerton Unified School District 231PublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Gardner, Edgerton, and surrounding communities

Waterbodies in Gardner, Kansas

Gardner Lake, Kill Creek, Cedar Niles Lake, Hillsdale Lake, Bull Creek, Little Bull Creek, Captain Creek, Kansas River

Golf Courses in Gardner, Kansas

Gardner Golf Course, Sycamore Ridge Golf Club, Prairie Highlands Golf Course, Falcon Ridge Golf Club, Heritage Park Golf Course, Ironhorse Golf Club

Gardner, Kansas — Key Historical Facts

  • Gardner was founded in 1857 and was named after Governor Henry Gardner of Massachusetts.
  • The city developed as an important stop along the Santa Fe Trail and later benefited from the arrival of the railroad, supporting agricultural trade and regional commerce.
  • Throughout the twentieth century, Gardner remained a small farming community before experiencing rapid suburban growth as part of the expanding Kansas City metropolitan area.
  • The development of the nearby BNSF Logistics Park Kansas City strengthened the local economy by attracting transportation, warehousing, and distribution industries.
  • Today, Gardner is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, growing business community, and strategic location along the Interstate 35 corridor in northeastern Kansas.

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