How far is Raymore, MO from Garden City, MO?
The driving distance from Raymore, MO to Garden City, MO is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raymore and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raymore and Garden City.
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Start on East Olive Street
27 m · 6 sec · East Olive Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
776 ft · 36 sec · South Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
6.2 mi · 11 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
1730 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
3202 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
842 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymore and Garden City.
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.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
9.61 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Raymore and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raymore to Garden City?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 13.5 miles from Raymore and 13.5 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Raymore and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
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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Independence
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raymore and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 21.81 mi (35.1 km).
#1 Raymore
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 22,532 |
| Coordinates | 38.8019500, -94.4527300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 38.5611200, -94.1913300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-94.19133, 38.56112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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