How far is Glasgow Village, MO from Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Glasgow Village, MO to Independence, MO is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
240.18 mi
03h 47m
Flight
227.86 mi
366.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.86 mi
Kilometers
366.71 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.18 mi
Kilometers
386.53 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM CDT
Return by in Glasgow Village
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow Village
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Independence
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow Village
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Glasgow Village
119.1 mi
01h 53m
To Independence
121 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow Village and Independence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow Village and Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on Trongate Place

    14 m · 2 sec · Trongate Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cameron Road

    808 ft · 38 sec · Cameron Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Estridge Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Estridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Presley Road

    88 m · 16 sec · Presley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Balmoral Drive

    1072 ft · 52 sec · Balmoral Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shepley Drive

    3170 ft · 1 min · Shepley Drive

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Lilac Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lilac Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 West

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road

    1110 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow Village and Independence.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
216 mi · 90%
I 270 West
12.7 mi · 5%
South Noland Road
3.04 mi · 1%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.65 mi · 1%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.43 mi · 1%
Lilac Avenue
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

215 mi · 04h 05m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
227.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 53m from Glasgow Village
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glasgow Village and Sunny near Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glasgow Village to Independence?

The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Glasgow Village and 121 miles from Independence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glasgow Village and Sunny near Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow Village and Independence. Straight-line distance: 227.86 mi (366.71 km).

Glasgow Village

#1 Glasgow Village

Census-designated place in St.

Population5,429
Coordinates38.7536600, -90.1984400
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Independence

#2 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Trongate Place (-90.198426, 38.753649)
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.08 L · about $31.94
Round trip
$63.88
16.94 gal · 64.16 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.94 $63.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.02 $72.05
Premium $4.65 $39.42 $78.84
Diesel $5.30 $44.92 $89.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glasgow Village and Independence. The current time is 06:58:42.

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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.