How far is Independence, MO from Buckner, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Buckner, MO is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Buckner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Buckner.
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Start on East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 12 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lynn Street
124 m · 20 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn right onto East Lexington Avenue
835 ft · 28 sec · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto North Noland Road
1 km · 2 min · North Noland Road
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Turn right onto West US Highway 24
12.6 mi · 19 min · West US Highway 24
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Turn right onto South Sibley Street
1865 ft · 1 min · South Sibley Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
105 m · 15 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Buckner.
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.
West US Highway 24
Turn right onto West US Highway 24
12.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 Buckner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Buckner?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Independence and 7 miles from Buckner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 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 Buckner.
Stop Ideas Near Adams
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Kansas City Power & Light District
Indepence Maintenance Dept
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Adams.
Independence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Buckner. Straight-line distance: 11.98 mi (19.28 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckner
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.1325100, -94.1985600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckner (-94.19856, 39.13251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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