How far is Independence, MO from Billings, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Billings, MO is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Billings.
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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
67.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B
1040 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Jefferson Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Northwest Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Billings.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MO 7 South
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67.9 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Billings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Billings?
The road trip is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Brownington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Independence and 93.5 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Brownington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownington.
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Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Billings. Straight-line distance: 147.49 mi (237.36 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Billings
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,115 |
| Coordinates | 37.0675500, -93.5521400 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
End: Billings (-93.55214, 37.06755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.72 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.01 | $70.01 |
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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