How far is Excelsior Springs, MO from Independence, MO?
Fastest route
The distance between Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024 and Independence, Missouri is approximately 24.1 miles (38.8 kilometers). The estimated travel time is about 36 minutes. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:
Directions
You can follow these directions to reach Independence, Missouri from Excelsior Springs, Missouri:
- Head west on S Thompson Ave toward St Louis Ave. (🧭)
- Slight right onto St Louis Ave. (🚗)
- Take State Hwy JJ to MO-210 W. (🛣️)
- Continue straight to stay on St Louis Ave. (🚗)
- Continue onto Co Rd H/Hwy H. (🏞️)
- Turn left onto State Hwy JJ. (🚦)
- Continue on MO-210 W. Take MO-291 S/Rte 291 S to E College St in Independence. (🚙)
- Turn left to merge onto MO-291 S/Rte 291 S toward Independence. (🛣️)
- Use the right lane to take the Independence ramp. (🚧)
- Continue on E College St. Take N Noland Rd to E Kansas Ave. (🚙)
- Turn left onto E College St. Pass by Church's Texas Chicken (on the right in 0.7 mi). (🚗)
- Turn left onto N Noland Rd. (🚦)
- Turn right onto E Walnut St. (🛣️)
- Turn right onto S Lynn St. (🚦)
- Turn left onto E Kansas Ave. (🚗)
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Excelsior Springs and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior Springs and Independence.
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Start on South Thompson Avenue
32 m · 11 sec · South Thompson Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Saint Louis Avenue
42 m · 7 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Continue on Saint Louis Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Saint Louis Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto MO 291 South: Independence
849 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24
919 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto North Noland Road
1 km · 1 min · North Noland Road
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Turn right onto East Lexington Avenue
835 ft · 28 sec · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lynn Street
124 m · 20 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Excelsior Springs and Independence.
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.
Longest stretch
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7.72 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Excelsior Springs and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Excelsior Springs to Independence?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Missouri City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Excelsior Springs and 14.9 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Excelsior Springs and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Missouri City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Indepence Maintenance Dept
Gladstone City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Missouri City.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Excelsior Springs and Independence. Straight-line distance: 19.91 mi (32.05 km).
#1 Excelsior Springs
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,833 |
| Coordinates | 39.3391700, -94.2260600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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