How far is East Independence, MO from Weatherby Lake, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Weatherby Lake, MO is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
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City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Weatherby Lake.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Truman Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2081 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto West Kansas Street
3175 ft · 1 min · West Kansas Street
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Amity Avenue
1228 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North Amity Avenue
2898 ft · 1 min · North Amity Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Barry Road
2201 ft · 47 sec · Northwest Barry Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Potomac Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Northwest Potomac Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Potomac Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Weatherby Lake.
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.
West Kansas Street
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12.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving East Independence and Sunny near Weatherby Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Weatherby Lake?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Glenaire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from East Independence and 14.4 miles from Weatherby Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Independence and Sunny near Weatherby Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Glenaire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Excelsior Springs City Hall And Hall Of Waters
Kansas City Music Hall
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenaire.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Weatherby Lake. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.37 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 Weatherby Lake
City in Platte County, Missouri
| Population | 2,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.2377800, -94.6960700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weatherby Lake (-94.69607, 39.23778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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