How far is East Independence, MO from Campbell, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Campbell, MO is about 382 miles (614.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 42m 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 07h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Webster County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Campbell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Campbell.
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Start on East 9th Street South
24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South
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Turn left onto Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1589 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
2959 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Cantrell Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
2343 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
1228 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · North 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
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left
26.5 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Frisco Street
2977 ft · 1 min · Frisco Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
807 ft · 14 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Campbell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving East Independence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Campbell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Campbell?
The road trip is about 382 miles (614.8 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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?
Fordland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.9 miles from East Independence and 191.1 miles from Campbell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.2 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 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 $50.83 one way or $101.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Independence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Campbell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Campbell. Straight-line distance: 294.79 mi (474.42 km).
#1 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Campbell
City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 36.4933900, -90.0750900 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Campbell (-90.07509, 36.49339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $50.83 | $101.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.33 | $114.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.74 | $125.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $71.50 | $143.00 |
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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