Weekend Drives from Garden City, MO
Routes
5
Avg Distance
111 mi
Avg Drive
2h 9m
Destinations
5
If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, Garden City, MO delivers. 5 mapped routes, 5 unique destinations, and an average drive of 111 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.
Planning Tips
- Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Garden City, MO — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
- Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
- Check fuel prices at your destination versus Garden City, MO — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes from Garden City, MO that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 5 unique destinations. Average distance is about 111 miles one way.
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.
All Weekend Drives
Garden City, MO → Independence, MO
44.7 mi
1h 3m
Score: 7/10
Garden City, MO → East Independence, MO
45.9 mi
1h 5m
Score: 6/10
Garden City, MO → Saint Joseph, MO
101.9 mi
2h 3m
Score: 8/10
Garden City, MO → Columbia, MO
136.8 mi
2h 52m
Score: 8/10
Garden City, MO → O'Fallon, MO
224.5 mi
3h 41m
Score: 8/10