How far is East Independence, MO from Greenfield, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Greenfield, MO is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Greenfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Greenfield.
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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
89.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 126: Pittsburg, Golden City
1315 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
11.8 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto C Street
13.2 mi · 20 min · C Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto College Street
1544 ft · 1 min · College Street
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Turn right onto South Allison Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · South Allison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Allison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Greenfield.
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 49 South
Merge slight left
89.6 mi · 01h 36m
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 East Independence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Greenfield?
The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Rich Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from East Independence and 75.1 miles from Greenfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenfield.
Stop Ideas Near Rich Hill
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 Rich Hill.
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Independence
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 119.4 mi (192.15 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 Greenfield
City in Dade County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.4153200, -93.8410400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenfield (-93.84104, 37.41532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.99 | $39.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
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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