How far is Independence, MO from Belton, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Belton, MO is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Belton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Belton.
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Start on East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 8 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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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 Walnut Street
142 m · 25 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Noland Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City
766 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Wichita
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit
749 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Y
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East 163rd Street
2059 ft · 56 sec · East 163rd Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
2216 ft · 56 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn slight right
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto East North Avenue
847 ft · 19 sec · East North Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Belton.
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.
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
8.3 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Belton?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 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?
Raytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Independence and 13.2 miles from Belton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belton.
Stop Ideas Near Raytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raytown.
Independence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Belton. Straight-line distance: 20.28 mi (32.63 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 23,793 |
| Coordinates | 38.8119500, -94.5319000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belton (-94.5319, 38.81195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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