How far is Crocker, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Crocker, MO to Independence, MO is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crocker and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crocker and Independence.
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Start on the route
25.1 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
109 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
530 ft · 15 sec · West 17th Street
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Continue on South Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South Engineer Avenue
2756 ft · 1 min · South Engineer Avenue
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Turn left onto West Saline Street
1764 ft · 48 sec · West Saline Street
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Continue on East Pettis Street
2233 ft · 1 min · East Pettis Street
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Turn right onto North Ohio Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue
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Continue on MO 765
576 ft · 12 sec · MO 765
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City
1351 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road
1110 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South Noland Road
3 mi · 5 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 Crocker and Independence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crocker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crocker to Independence?
The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Crocker and 92.5 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.25 one way or $48.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crocker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
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 Sedalia.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Jefferson City
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crocker and Independence. Straight-line distance: 140.55 mi (226.2 km).
#1 Crocker
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,031 |
| Coordinates | 37.9489300, -92.2637800 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.25 | $48.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.93 | $59.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.10 | $68.21 |
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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