Origin
Garden City, MO
Morning in Garden City on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garden City, MO to Harrisonville, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garden City, MO
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Harrisonville, MO
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Garden City and Harrisonville, this 12.6-mile trip is an incredibly efficient transit. Clocking in at just 16 minutes of driving time, it is the definition of a straightforward local hop within the Midwest. You will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics, as this is easily managed as a quick day trip. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire journey. Whether you are commuting or running errands, the brevity of this route offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 7 | 10 mi | 11m |
| South Independence Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MO F | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Commercial Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 7
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City, MO and Harrisonville, MO.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto MO F
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MO F
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
4
Merge onto MO 7
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
MO 7
5
Take the exit onto MO 7
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 158
Toward MO 2 East
7
Turn right onto MO 2
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Commercial Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 2
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Commercial Street
9
Turn slight right onto MO 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Independence Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Independence Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO F
At end of road, turn right onto MO F
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MO 7
Take the exit onto MO 7 toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kan...
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MO 2 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 158
Toward MO 2 East
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MO 2 / South Commercial Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 2 / South Commercial Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Harrisonville, MO
Morning in Harrisonville on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
19 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
16m 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 that transitions through a mix of transit styles. You will navigate via I-49 North, MO-2 East, and South Commercial Street to reach your destination. Because this route relies on local roads rather than long-haul highway stretches, you will spend zero percent of your time on major interstates. The personality of this drive is functional and direct, focusing on local connectivity rather than open-road cruising. Keep your focus sharp as you navigate the turns that define this short, 12.6-mile transition between towns.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on MO 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 7 and South Independence Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MO F.
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 16m drive. You will face about 7 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 F): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on MO 7. 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 F): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrisonville, 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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