How far is Independence, MO from Bethany, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Bethany, MO is about 390.9 miles (629.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Webster County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Bethany.
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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
26 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
2343 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
1228 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue on State Street
1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left
19.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto County Road 102
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 102
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 102
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Bethany.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90.4 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Bethany?
The road trip is about 390.9 miles (629.1 km) and usually takes 07h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fordland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.4 miles from Independence and 195.5 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.00 one way or $104.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 292.47 mi (470.68 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,049 |
| Coordinates | 36.6117200, -90.0692600 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-90.06926, 36.61172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 629 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
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 | $52.00 | $104.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.65 | $117.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.18 | $128.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.14 | $146.28 |
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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