How far is East Independence, MO from Greenwood, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Greenwood, MO is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Greenwood.
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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
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 50 East: Sedalia
1270 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO RA: Todd George Road, Greenwood
1543 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Ranson Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Ranson Road
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Continue on North Ranson Road
1 mi · 3 min · North Ranson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ranson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Greenwood.
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.
MO 291 South
Merge slight left
9.98 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Unity Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from East Independence and 10 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Unity Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Country Club Plaza
Observation Deck at City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Unity Village.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 16.86 mi (27.14 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 Greenwood
Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States
| Population | 5,881 |
| Coordinates | 38.8516800, -94.3438400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-94.34384, 38.85168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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