Origin
Garden City, MO
Late night in Garden City on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garden City, MO to Lake Winnebago, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27 mi
43 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Lake Winnebago, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Garden City to Lake Winnebago, you are looking at a short 27.1-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes behind the wheel. This route stays entirely within the Missouri Midwest region, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since there are zero planned stops along the way, you can easily complete this drive in one go. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this straightforward connection is highly efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 7 | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| MO 291 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| MO 58 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| MO F | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Winnebago Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Iroquois Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Seneca Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Mandan Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 7
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City, MO and Lake Winnebago, 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
3.3 mi
·
3 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 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
7
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
8
Merge onto MO 291
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 291
9
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 58; MO 291
10
Turn right onto Lake Winnebago Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Winnebago Drive
11
Turn right onto Seneca Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Seneca Lane
12
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Winnebago Drive
369 ft
·
20 sec
·
Lake Winnebago Drive
13
Turn right onto Mandan Lane
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mandan Lane
14
Continue on Iroquois Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Iroquois Drive
15
Continue on Lake Winnebago Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Winnebago Drive
16
Turn left onto Mescalero
231 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mescalero
17
Arrive at destination
Mescalero
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
6
26 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Lake Winnebago Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Winnebago Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
26 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Mandan Lane
Turn right onto Mandan Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Lake Winnebago, MO
Late night in Lake Winnebago on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
1 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
40m 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 high-speed interstate cruise. While you will utilize I-49 North and MO-291 North to navigate between locations, the highway share is 0%, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time on local connectors. The final leg transitions onto Lake Winnebago Drive, shifting the pace from regional thoroughfares to a more localized driving experience. Because the entire trip is under 30 miles, the road character remains consistent without any exceptionally long, monotonous stretches. You will find that the route demands steady attention due to the frequent turns required to reach your destination.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on MO 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 7 and MO 291. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in near MO 7.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on MO 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lake Winnebago, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 9.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Winnebago, 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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