How far is Independence, MO from Marceline, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Marceline, MO is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
City in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Marceline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Marceline.
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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
2.1 mi · 5 min · West US Highway 24
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Turn left onto MO 291 North: Liberty
961 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
125 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street
3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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Continue on Lightburne Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
33.7 mi · 36 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
1213 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO U, MO 5 South: Marceline
1423 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Missouri Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Marceline.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
69.5 mi · 01h 20m
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 Marceline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Marceline?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Independence and 61.3 miles from Marceline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 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 Marceline.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Marceline. Straight-line distance: 89.31 mi (143.73 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marceline
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,063 |
| Coordinates | 39.7119700, -92.9482500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marceline (-92.94825, 39.71197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
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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