Origin
Belton, MO
Late night in Belton on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belton, MO to Garden City, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belton, MO
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Garden City, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Missouri, the 28.5-mile journey from Belton to Garden City is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 34 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit across the Midwest landscape. Since the trip is short and efficient, it serves as a simple connection between these two Missouri communities. Whether you are heading out for errands or a quick visit, the modest distance makes this an easy drive to fit into any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| MO 7 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| East North Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| MO F | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 171st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 16.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belton, MO and Garden City, MO.
1
Start on East Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto MO 58
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Avenue
3
Continue on MO 58
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 171st Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
5
Merge onto I 49; US 71
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 49; US 71
6
Take the exit onto MO 7
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
MO 7
Exit 157
Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
7
Turn slight left onto MO 7
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
MO 7
Exit 157
Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
9
Turn right onto MO F
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MO F
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 58 / East North Avenue
Turn right onto MO 58 / East North Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 49; US 71
Merge onto I 49; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MO 7
Take the exit onto MO 7 toward MO 7 South: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 157
Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MO 7
Turn slight left onto MO 7 toward MO 7 South: Clinton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 157
Toward MO 7 South: Clinton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Garden City, MO
Late night in Garden City on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this 28.5-mile stretch. You will navigate using a combination of East North Avenue and East 171st Street before transitioning to I-49 South. Because the highway share is 0%, your time behind the wheel will be spent primarily on local roads that require more focused attention than a standard freeway cruise. The route maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to experience the transition between these two towns without any long, uninterrupted highway segments. Prepare for frequent turns as you make your way through the local road network.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and MO 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MO 58 / East North Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MO 58 / East North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 49; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MO 58 / East North Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 49; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Garden City, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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