How far is Carl Junction, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Carl Junction, MO to Independence, MO is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bates County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carl Junction and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carl Junction and Independence.
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Start on West Pennell Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Pennell Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive
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Continue straight
44.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Blue Valley Parkway
3102 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Blue Valley Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Blue Valley Parkway
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Continue on Metcalf Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East
1651 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 North: Des Moines
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis, Sports Complex
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road
838 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto South Noland Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Noland Road
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Lynn Street
120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carl Junction and Independence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Parkview Drive
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carl Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carl Junction to Independence?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Amoret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Carl Junction and 75.5 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carl Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Amoret
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amoret.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carl Junction and Independence. Straight-line distance: 132.53 mi (213.28 km).
#1 Carl Junction
City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,430 |
| Coordinates | 37.1767200, -94.5655100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.33 | $40.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.92 | $45.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
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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