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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.3 mi
03h 07m
Flight
119.4 mi
192.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.4 mi
Kilometers
192.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.3 mi
Kilometers
241.88 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM CDT
Return by in East Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Independence
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Independence
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rich Hill
MO

City in Missouri

From East Independence
75.2 mi
01h 33m
To Greenfield
75.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S

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.

  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

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 126: Pittsburg, Golden City

    1315 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto C Street

    13.2 mi · 20 min · C Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto College Street

    1544 ft · 1 min · College Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Allison Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · South Allison Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 South
89.8 mi · 60%
MO 291 South
30.7 mi · 20%
C Street
13.2 mi · 9%
Grand Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
East Truman Road
1.41 mi · 1%
US 50 West
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rich Hill
01h 33m from East Independence
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rich Hill, 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 Rich Hill.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

91 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

92 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Independence

110 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 119.4 mi (192.15 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
Greenfield

#2 Greenfield

City in Dade County, Missouri, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates37.4153200, -93.8410400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: East Independence (-94.35523, 39.09556)
End: Greenfield (-93.84104, 37.41532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.08 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.16 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Independence and Greenfield. The current time is 07:36:22.

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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.