How far is Clarkton, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Clarkton, MO to Independence, MO is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Webster County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkton and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkton and Independence.
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Start on East Clark Street
33 m · 7 sec · East Clark Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1437 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
14 mi · 21 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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Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
860 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West: Kansas City
833 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Blue Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway
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Turn right onto South Noland Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · South Noland Road
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Continue on 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 Clarkton and 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clarkton 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 Clarkton to Independence?
The road trip is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?
Diggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.4 miles from Clarkton and 202.1 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.8 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 $52.76 one way or $105.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clarkton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkton and Independence. Straight-line distance: 303.71 mi (488.78 km).
#1 Clarkton
City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 36.4517300, -89.9670400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 638 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
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 | $52.76 | $105.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.50 | $119.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.11 | $130.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.20 | $148.41 |
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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