How far is Independence, MO from Four Seasons, MO?

The driving distance from Independence, MO to Four Seasons, MO is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.65 mi
03h 22m
Flight
110.76 mi
178.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.76 mi
Kilometers
178.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.65 mi
Kilometers
255.32 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Four Seasons
Mon, May 25, 11:30 PM CDT
Return by in Independence
Tue, May 26, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-05-25T20:08
Arrive Four Seasons
Mon, May 25, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hughesville
MO

Township in Pettis County, Missouri

From Independence
79.2 mi
01h 41m
To Four Seasons
79.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Four Seasons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Four Seasons.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 25 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Sedalia

    1895 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto MO 765

    706 ft · 14 sec · MO 765

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    799 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Ohio Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Pettis Street

    2233 ft · 1 min · East Pettis Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Saline Street

    1764 ft · 50 sec · West Saline Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Engineer Avenue

    2756 ft · 1 min · North Engineer Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard

    24.3 mi · 33 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    15 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto West 17th Street

    530 ft · 19 sec · West 17th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right toward US 54 West: Lake of the Ozarks

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business

    883 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bagnell Dam Boulevard

    35 m · 2 sec · Bagnell Dam Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Bagnell Dam Boulevard

    550 ft · 14 sec · Bagnell Dam Boulevard

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bagnell Dam Boulevard

    36 m · 2 sec · Bagnell Dam Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Bagnell Dam Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Bagnell Dam Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Horseshoe Bend Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Horseshoe Bend Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cherokee Road

    2073 ft · 2 min · Cherokee Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Spirea Point

    738 ft · 32 sec · Spirea Point

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spirea Point

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Four Seasons.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 33%
East Broadway Boulevard
24.3 mi · 15%
US 65 South
16.2 mi · 10%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.54 mi · 5%
US 54 West
7.54 mi · 5%
Horseshoe Bend Parkway
3.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hughesville
01h 41m from Independence
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Independence and Sunny near Four Seasons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Independence to Four Seasons?

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Hughesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Independence and 79.4 miles from Four Seasons.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Independence and Sunny near Four Seasons.

Stop Ideas Near Hughesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hughesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Sedalia

15 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

39 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

94 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

102 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 110.76 mi (178.25 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Four Seasons

#2 Four Seasons

Human settlement in Camden County, Missouri, United States of America

Population2,217
Coordinates38.1980900, -92.7110200
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-94.41551, 39.09112)
End: Four Seasons (-92.71102, 38.19809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.19 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.38 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Four Seasons. The current time is 20:08:10.

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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.