How far is East Independence, MO from Harrisonville, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Harrisonville, MO is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Harrisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Harrisonville.
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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
16.8 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto North Commercial Street
2301 ft · 1 min · North Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
2903 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North Independence Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Independence Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Independence Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Harrisonville.
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
Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
16.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Harrisonville?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Lee's Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from East Independence and 17.2 miles from Harrisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrisonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lee's Summit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Leawood Community Center
Independence City Hall
Grandview DMV
Indepence Maintenance Dept
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lee's Summit.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Harrisonville. Straight-line distance: 30.56 mi (49.18 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 Harrisonville
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,086 |
| Coordinates | 38.6533400, -94.3488400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrisonville (-94.34884, 38.65334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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