How far is East Independence, MO from Archie, MO?

The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Archie, MO is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
47.01 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.41 mi
68.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.41 mi
Kilometers
68.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.01 mi
Kilometers
75.65 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Archie
Thu, Apr 16, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in East Independence
Thu, Apr 16, 9:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Independence
2026-04-16T19:33
Arrive Archie
Thu, Apr 16, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Independence
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
Lake Winnebago
MO

City in Missouri

From East Independence
23.5 mi
00h 33m
To Archie
23.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Archie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Archie.

  1. 1

    Start on East 9th Street South

    24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Truman Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

    1589 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City

    2959 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO B, MO A: Drexel, Archie

    1284 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    39 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    596 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South West Outer Road

    1323 ft · 42 sec · South West Outer Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto High School Avenue

    2650 ft · 1 min · High School Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    574 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    43 m · 6 sec · West Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Archie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 291 South
30.7 mi · 65%
I 49 South
12.7 mi · 27%
East Truman Road
1.41 mi · 3%
US 50 West
0.56 mi · 1%
High School Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Main Road
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MO 291 South

Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

16.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Winnebago
00h 33m from East Independence
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Independence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Archie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Archie?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Lake Winnebago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from East Independence and 23.5 miles from Archie.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Independence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Archie.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Winnebago

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

9 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

29 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

54 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Archie. Straight-line distance: 42.41 mi (68.26 km).

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#1 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
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#2 Archie

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Population1,207
Coordinates38.4816800, -94.3543900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: East Independence (-94.35523, 39.09556)
End: Archie (-94.35439, 38.48168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.65 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $5.30 $8.80 $17.61

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Independence and Archie. The current time is 19:33:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.