How far is Garden City, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Garden City, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Kansas City.
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Start on Main Street
842 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1609 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
37.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
1731 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
141 m · 15 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Kansas City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
37.9 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Garden City and Sunny near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raymore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Garden City and 24.3 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City and Sunny near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Raymore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Leawood Community Center
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Grandview DMV
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymore.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 42.65 mi (68.64 km).
#1 Garden City
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 38.5611200, -94.1913300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
| Population | 495,327 |
| Coordinates | 39.0997300, -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.77 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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