How far is Cole Camp, MO from Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Cole Camp, MO to Independence, MO is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
103.69 mi
01h 47m
Flight
78.54 mi
126.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.54 mi
Kilometers
126.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.69 mi
Kilometers
166.88 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Cole Camp
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cole Camp
2026-04-15T20:22
Arrive Independence
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cole Camp
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
Warrensburg
MO

City in Missouri

From Cole Camp
51.4 mi
00h 54m
To Independence
52.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cole Camp and Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    23 m · 9 sec · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 52

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 52

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

    24.6 mi · 30 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    909 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    32.3 mi · 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road

    1110 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32.3 mi · 31%
West Broadway Boulevard
24.6 mi · 24%
US 65 North
16.9 mi · 16%
MO 13
12.5 mi · 12%
South Noland Road
3.04 mi · 3%
State Highway 52
3.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

32.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrensburg
00h 54m from Cole Camp
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cole Camp 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 Cole Camp to Independence?

The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Warrensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Cole Camp and 52.3 miles from Independence.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cole Camp and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Warrensburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warrensburg, 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 Warrensburg.

RAIL

Warrensburg

100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

44 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

58 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

70 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cole Camp and Independence. Straight-line distance: 78.54 mi (126.4 km).

Cole Camp

#1 Cole Camp

City in Benton County, Missouri, United States

Population1,148
Coordinates38.4600200, -93.2027000
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Independence

#2 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: South Maple Street (-93.202567, 38.460024)
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.65 $17.03 $34.07
Diesel $5.30 $19.41 $38.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cole Camp and Independence. The current time is 20:22:04.

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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.