How far is Country Club Village, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Country Club Village, MO to Independence, MO is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Platte County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Country Club Village and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Country Club Village and Independence.
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Start on Ridgeland Road
1388 ft · 1 min · Ridgeland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Village Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · North Village Drive
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Turn left onto Rochester Road
763 ft · 18 sec · Rochester Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road
2227 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
4 mi · 9 min · East Truman Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1003 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
19 m · 3 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 Country Club Village and Independence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Country Club Village and Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Country Club Village to Independence?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Platte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Country Club Village and 39 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Country Club Village and Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Platte City
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 Platte City.
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Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Country Club Village and Independence. Straight-line distance: 55.6 mi (89.48 km).
#1 Country Club Village
City in Andrew County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 2,497 |
| Coordinates | 39.8322200, -94.8216300 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
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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