How far is Harrisonville, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Harrisonville, MO to Independence, MO is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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.
Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisonville and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonville and Independence.
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Start on South Independence Street
23 m · 4 sec · South Independence Street
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Turn right onto West Mechanic Street
2642 ft · 1 min · West Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto South Commercial Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
860 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West: Kansas City
833 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Blue Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway
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Turn right onto South Noland Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · South Noland Road
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Continue on South Noland Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Noland Road
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Lynn Street
120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn left 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 Harrisonville 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
Turn slight left
8.46 mi · 00h 12m
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 Harrisonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisonville to Independence?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Harrisonville and 24.1 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harrisonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Grandview DMV
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonville and Independence. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).
#1 Harrisonville
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,086 |
| Coordinates | 38.6533400, -94.3488400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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