Origin
Garden City, MO
Late night in Garden City on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garden City, MO to Peculiar, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Peculiar, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Garden City and Peculiar, Missouri, you are looking at a quick 20.6-mile trip that typically takes about 22 minutes. Because this is such a brief journey within the Midwest, you definitely do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay; it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very economical commute. By utilizing a combination of I-49 North and MO-C, you can navigate between these two points with ease. This route is ideal if you need a straightforward, no-fuss transit between these two Missouri towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 7 | 18.6 mi | 20m |
| MO F | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MO C | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 7
— 18.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City, MO and Peculiar, 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
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 167
Toward MO C, MO J: Peculiar
7
Turn left onto MO C; MO J
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MO C; MO J
8
Turn left
488 ft
·
41 sec
9
Turn left
113 ft
·
8 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.6 — 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
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...
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MO C, MO J: Peculiar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 167
Toward MO C, MO J: Peculiar
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Peculiar, MO
Late night in Peculiar on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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 driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the route incorporates I-49 North, the overall highway share is low, meaning you will spend more time navigating local roads like MO-C. This shift creates a driving environment that demands more attention than a straight highway haul. You will find that the character of the road changes as you move off the main interstate and onto local pavement. Be prepared for a more hands-on driving experience that tests your ability to handle frequent turns over this short distance.
90% 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: 18.6 mi on MO 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 7 and MO F. 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 25m 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 F): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: 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 25m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 18.6 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 9.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: 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 Peculiar, 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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