How far is Independence, MO from Lake Winnebago, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Lake Winnebago, MO is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Lake Winnebago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Lake Winnebago.
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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
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Lake Winnebago Drive
1526 ft · 1 min · Lake Winnebago Drive
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Turn right onto Seneca Lane
1355 ft · 1 min · Seneca Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Winnebago Drive
113 m · 20 sec · Lake Winnebago Drive
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Turn right onto Mandan Lane
1067 ft · 47 sec · Mandan Lane
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Continue on Iroquois Drive
2369 ft · 2 min · Iroquois Drive
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Continue on Lake Winnebago Drive
1567 ft · 1 min · Lake Winnebago Drive
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Turn left onto Mescalero
70 m · 10 sec · Mescalero
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mescalero
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Lake Winnebago.
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.
South Noland Road
Turn right onto South Noland Road
8.94 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Winnebago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Lake Winnebago?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Unity Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Independence and 10.4 miles from Lake Winnebago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Winnebago.
Stop Ideas Near Unity Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Vesper Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Unity Village.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Lake Winnebago. Straight-line distance: 18.21 mi (29.3 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Winnebago
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,370 |
| Coordinates | 38.8314000, -94.3585600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Winnebago (-94.35856, 38.8314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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