How far is Bethany, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Bethany, MO to East Independence, MO is about 386.2 miles (621.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290 miles (466.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Webster County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and East Independence.
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Start on County Road 102
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 102
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
19.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto South Westwood Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Westwood Boulevard
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Continue on State Street
1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue straight
2283 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
172.6 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia
1511 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
596 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
64 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
817 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
74 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
2911 ft · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
1191 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
91 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road
1459 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Truman Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto East 9th Street South
24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and East Independence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Westwood Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
173 mi · 03h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bethany and Sunny near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethany to East Independence?
The road trip is about 386.2 miles (621.6 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fordland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.4 miles from Bethany and 194.8 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290 miles (466.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.40 one way or $102.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bethany and Sunny near East Independence.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 289.98 mi (466.68 km).
#1 Bethany
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,049 |
| Coordinates | 36.6117200, -90.0692600 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 622 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $51.40 | $102.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.97 | $115.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.43 | $126.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $72.29 | $144.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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