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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.46 mi
49.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.46 mi
Kilometers
49.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33 mi
Kilometers
53.11 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM CDT
Return by in Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Harrisonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Greenwood
MO

Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States

From Independence
16.5 mi
00h 25m
To Harrisonville
16.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph S

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.

  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

    8.9 mi · 15 min · South Noland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blue Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Blue Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    939 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    136 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Commercial Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · North Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Independence Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Independence Street

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 291 South
16.9 mi · 51%
South Noland Road
8.94 mi · 27%
Blue Parkway
5.3 mi · 16%
North Independence Street
0.66 mi · 2%
Locust Street
0.55 mi · 2%
North Commercial Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
00h 25m from Independence
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greenwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Leawood Community Center
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Leawood Community Center

Leawood , KS
4800 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211
Rating 4.7/5 12 reviews Tourist attraction,Recreation center,Park
City of Grandview
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Grandview

Grandview , MO
1200 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Rating 3.4/5 22 reviews City Hall
Grandview DMV
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Grandview DMV

Grandview , MO
1200 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Rating 3.4/5 487 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

7 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

27 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

53 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Harrisonville. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Harrisonville

#2 Harrisonville

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates38.6533400, -94.3488400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-94.41551, 39.09112)
End: Harrisonville (-94.34884, 38.65334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.75
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Harrisonville. The current time is 10:35:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.