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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.59 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.46 mi
49.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.46 mi
Kilometers
49.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.32 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Harrisonville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisonville
2026-04-23T09:04
Arrive Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrisonville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Greenwood
MO

Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States

From Harrisonville
16.5 mi
00h 22m
To Independence
24.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Independence Street

    23 m · 4 sec · South Independence Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Mechanic Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · West Mechanic Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Commercial Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

    860 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West: Kansas City

    833 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Blue Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · South Noland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Noland Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Noland Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Noland Road
8.95 mi · 22%
US 50 West
2.87 mi · 7%
Blue Parkway
2.47 mi · 6%
South Commercial Street
1.04 mi · 3%
West Mechanic Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
00h 22m from Harrisonville
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greenwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Leawood Community Center
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Leawood Community Center

Leawood , KS
4800 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211
Rating 4.7/5 12 reviews Tourist attraction,Recreation center,Park
City of Grandview
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Grandview

Grandview , MO
1200 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Rating 3.4/5 22 reviews City Hall
Grandview DMV
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Grandview DMV

Grandview , MO
1200 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Rating 3.4/5 487 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

7 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

27 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

53 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisonville and Independence. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).

Harrisonville

#1 Harrisonville

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates38.6533400, -94.3488400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Independence

#2 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: South Independence Street (-94.348831, 38.65334)
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.42 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.84 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisonville and Independence. The current time is 09:04:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.