How far is Garden City, MO from Pleasant Hill, MO?
The driving distance from Garden City, MO to Pleasant Hill, MO is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Pleasant Hill.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 2 East
811 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto South Commercial Street
2101 ft · 42 sec · South Commercial Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Commercial Street
45 m · 3 sec · South Commercial Street
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Turn slight right onto South Independence Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Independence Street
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Turn right onto East Mechanic Street
11.3 mi · 17 min · East Mechanic Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
2053 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Jeffreys Street
125 m · 18 sec · North Jeffreys Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jeffreys Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Mechanic Street
Turn right onto East Mechanic Street
11.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Garden City and Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harrisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Garden City and 8.8 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Garden City and Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisonville
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 Harrisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 16.2 mi (26.07 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 Pleasant Hill
Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 8,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.7875100, -94.2693900 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Jeffreys Street (-94.269435, 38.787512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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