How far is Archie, MO from Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Archie, MO to Independence, MO is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.64 mi
00h 55m
Flight
42.23 mi
67.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.23 mi
Kilometers
67.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.72 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Return by in Archie
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Archie
2026-04-23T07:30
Arrive Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Archie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Winnebago
MO

City in Missouri

From Archie
22.8 mi
00h 27m
To Independence
29.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Archie and Independence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Archie and Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    43 m · 11 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    574 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High School Avenue

    2650 ft · 1 min · High School Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South West Outer Road

    1323 ft · 42 sec · South West Outer Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1268 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1433 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

    860 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West: Kansas City

    833 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Blue Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · South Noland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Noland Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Noland Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Archie and Independence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
12.8 mi · 24%
South Noland Road
8.95 mi · 17%
MO 291 North
8.53 mi · 16%
US 50 West
2.87 mi · 5%
Blue Parkway
2.47 mi · 5%
High School Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Winnebago
00h 27m from Archie
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Archie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Archie to Independence?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Winnebago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Archie and 29.8 miles from Independence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Archie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Winnebago

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Winnebago, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Winnebago.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

9 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

29 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

54 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Archie and Independence. Straight-line distance: 42.23 mi (67.97 km).

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#1 Archie

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Population1,207
Coordinates38.4816800, -94.3543900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Independence

#2 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: West Walnut Street (-94.35439, 38.481732)
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.03
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.01 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.65 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.30 $9.87 $19.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Archie and Independence. The current time is 07:30:47.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.