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Kansas City to Truman Lake: 1h 15m and you're at a real Missouri lake town.

MO-7 south. That's the whole route. Lake, Katy Trail, historic square, Henry County Museum, seasonal eagle watching in winter. Here's the outdoor recreation guide, verified.

Why Westbridge for this trip

The shortest legit lake weekend from KC.

1 hour 15 minutes on MO-7 south. No toll, no interstate stress. Real hotel, real dinner in town, real reasons to come back.

Truman Lake (55,600 acres)

Truman Dam in Warsaw is 38 min south; Sparrowfoot ramp is only 15 min from Westbridge.

Katy Trail western terminus

2 miles from our front desk. Walk it or ride it.

Historic Downtown Square

0.6 miles away. Real restaurants — Square 109, 303 Jefferson, Ben Franklin Bistro, The Branding Iron.

Winter eagle watching

Bald eagles winter around Truman Dam tailwaters, late December through February.

Henry County Museum

1886 Anheuser-Busch building, indoor 1900s village, open April–December.

Artesian Park

50-meter outdoor pool, disc golf, amphitheater, and playgrounds.

Amenities that matter for this trip
  • 1h 15min from Kansas City
  • Sparrowfoot ramp — 15 min
  • Truman Dam / Warsaw — 38 min
  • Katy Trail terminus — 2 mi
  • Historic Downtown Square — 0.6 mi
  • Free deluxe hot breakfast
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free WiFi & parking
  • Renovated rooms
Recommended rooms

What to book for this trip.

Jacuzzi Suite at Westbridge Inn & Suites
Flagship suite
From $150/night

Jacuzzi Suite

Our flagship suite — perfect for anniversaries and getaways.

1 King Bed + Jetted TubUp to 2
  • In-room jetted tub
  • King bed with Euro-top mattress
  • 50" LED TV with cable & HBO
  • Microwave & refrigerator
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King Suite at Westbridge Inn & Suites
From $95/night

King Suite

One big bed, room to breathe.

1 King BedUp to 2
  • King bed with Euro-top mattress
  • 50" LED TV with cable & HBO
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric coffee maker
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Queen Double at Westbridge Inn & Suites
From $80/night

Queen Double

Two beds, one clean room.

2 Double BedsUp to 4
  • Two double-size beds
  • 50" LED TV with cable & HBO
  • Microwave & refrigerator
  • Electric coffee maker
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Questions we hear on this trip

KC weekender questions.

Where exactly are you located?+

106 S Baird St, Clinton, MO 64735. We're at the junction of MO-7, MO-13 and MO-18 — an easy in-and-out for the highway crowd.

How far is Kansas City?+

About 1 hour 15 minutes north. Take MO-7 north into the Kansas City metro.

How far is Truman Dam / Warsaw?+

About 38 minutes / 29 miles south via MO-13 to US-65.

How far is Windsor MO?+

About 29 minutes / 19 miles north on MO-13. The Rock Island Trail meets the Katy Trail there.

How far is Osceola?+

About 32 minutes / 25 miles south — MO-13 and MO-52.

How far is Deepwater?+

About 11 minutes / 9 miles south.

What guests say

Real feedback from real folks who slept here.

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It was great! Room was spotless! Great shower pressure. Great experience!
Anthony H.
Sep 2021 · via Guest Reviews
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Comfortable bed, pillows, nice bathroom, lots of water strength from the shower, convenient, easy to find off the highway.
Michael F.
Sep 2021 · via Guest Reviews
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