How far is Independence, MO from Harrisonville, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Harrisonville, MO is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Harrisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Harrisonville.
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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
8.9 mi · 15 min · South Noland Road
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Turn left onto Blue Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Blue Parkway
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
136 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto North Commercial Street
2301 ft · 1 min · North Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
2903 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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Continue on North Independence Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Independence Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Independence Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Harrisonville.
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.
MO 291 South
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harrisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Harrisonville?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Independence and 16.5 miles from Harrisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harrisonville.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Leawood Community Center
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Grandview DMV
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Harrisonville. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisonville
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,086 |
| Coordinates | 38.6533400, -94.3488400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrisonville (-94.34884, 38.65334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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