Gardner Kansas Map
Explore Gardner, Kansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Gardner, Kansas
| City | Gardner |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.810841 |
| Longitude | -94.927187 |
| Population | 23,287 |
| Density | 771.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 66030 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| County Seat | Olathe |
| School District | Gardner Edgerton Unified School District 231 |
About Gardner, Kansas
Gardner is a locality in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of 23,287. The population density is 771.0 people per km². Gardner is located at 38.8108°N, 94.9272°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gardner is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 66030.Gardner maintains a steady, deliberate presence upon the expansive Kansas plains where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered. It lies 7.6 miles southwest of Olathe, KS (from Olathe, KS: bearing 230°T), and is situated 7.2 miles northwest of Spring Hill. The landscape surrounding Gardner consists of quiet, fertile stretches of earth that catch the golden, heavy light of late afternoon with a singular, lingering intensity. To the west, the distant silhouettes of Badger Ridge emerge against the sky, providing a rugged anchor to an otherwise level vista. Residents often find their way to Cornerstone to observe the shifting colors of the prairie grasses throughout the changing seasons. Nearby, Kill Creek traces a modest path through the soil, while the waters of Gardner Lake offer a reflective stillness that mirrors the vast, open canopy above.
Settlement in Gardner grew from the necessity of the frontier, evolving from a stop on the historic trails into a modern junction of industry and commerce. The local economy thrives on a blend of agricultural roots and the steady expansion of logistics and regional manufacturing that sustain the modern workforce. Men and women here work with a quiet diligence that echoes the legacy of those who first broke this heavy, dark soil. Grain silos and modern distribution centers stand side by side, marking the transition from the labor of the past to the mechanical rhythms of today. Gardner remains a place where the wind carries the scent of dry wheat and the faint, metallic hum of progress moving along the nearby thoroughfares.
Cultural life in Gardner revolves around a profound sense of neighborliness and the shared rituals of a grounded, uncomplicated existence. Traditions are marked by community gatherings at public spaces, where the pace slows to accommodate the casual conversation of friends and families. While Gardner remains modest in its claims to fame, it retains a distinct character shaped by the endurance of its people and the clarity of the prairie air. The Upper Ridge Trail provides a corridor for those seeking to traverse the natural beauty of the region, inviting a quiet appreciation for the terrain. Life moves with a predictable, honest cadence that favors the long-term rhythm of seasons over the frantic pulse of the distant, noisy metropolitan centers.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Gardner Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 278° W
- Madison Playing Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 008° N
- Meadowbrook (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 271° W
- Gardner Greenway (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 059° NE
- Westside (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 244° SW
- Kcpl Wetland (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 230° SW
- Prairie Center (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 012° N
- Hillsdale Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 4.9 mi, 204° SW
- Trails West (Public Artwork) — 5.2 mi, 081° E
- Ensor Park and Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 099° E
- Hillsdale Lake (Recreation Area) — 7.1 mi, 199° S
- Cannon (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 056° NE
- Hillsdale State Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 178° S
- Black Jack Battlefield (Registered Battlefield) — 11.6 mi, 253° W
- Douglas State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 12.0 mi, 268° W
- Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 12.8 mi, 093° E
- Bird Watching Blind (Viewpoint) — 12.8 mi, 094° E
- Nermal Museum of Contemporary Art (Gallery) — 13.4 mi, 054° NE
- Miller’s Wood Sports Complex (Monument) — 13.4 mi, 069° E
- Austin's Park Memorial (Monument) — 13.9 mi, 067° NE
- Rice Auditorium (Theatre) — 14.2 mi, 261° W
- Midland Railway Baldwin City Depot (Attraction) — 15.0 mi, 260° W
- Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 15.3 mi, 071° E
- Louisburg Cider Mill (Attraction) — 16.0 mi, 145° SE
- Wonderscope Children Museum (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 066° NE
- Johnson County Historical Museum (Museum) — 16.7 mi, 032° NE
- The 1950's All - Electric House Museum (Museum) — 16.7 mi, 032° NE
- The Rice Gallery of Fine Art (Gallery) — 16.9 mi, 066° NE
- Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.5 mi, 160° S · 15k acres
- Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 47.6 mi, 054° NE · 32k acres
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About This Gardner Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gardner, Kansas. Coordinates: 38.810841, -94.927187. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Gardner includes the ZIP code (66030), telephone area code (913), county seat of Johnson County (Olathe), and school district assignment (Gardner Edgerton Unified School District 231).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
