How far is Independence, MO from Maysville, MO?

The driving distance from Independence, MO to Maysville, MO is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
65.77 mi
01h 29m
Flight
55.22 mi
88.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.22 mi
Kilometers
88.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.77 mi
Kilometers
105.85 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maysville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM CDT
Return by in Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-23T09:02
Arrive Maysville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lathrop
MO

City in Clinton County, Missouri, United States

From Independence
32.9 mi
00h 44m
To Maysville
32.9 mi
00h 44m

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
76°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Maysville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 12 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lynn Street

    124 m · 20 sec · South Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lexington Avenue

    835 ft · 28 sec · East Lexington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Noland Road

    1 km · 2 min · North Noland Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West US Highway 24

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West US Highway 24

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MO 291 North: Liberty

    961 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    125 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street

    3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lightburne Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    33.7 mi · 36 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

    1213 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    712 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
41.2 mi · 63%
MO 291 North
8.47 mi · 13%
Lightburne Street
3.13 mi · 5%
West US Highway 24
2.12 mi · 3%
North Noland Road
0.65 mi · 1%
South Leonard Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

33.7 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lathrop
00h 44m from Independence
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Independence to Maysville?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Independence and 32.9 miles from Maysville.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maysville.

Stop Ideas Near Lathrop

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lathrop, 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 Lathrop.

RAIL

Independence

52 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

71 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

101 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Maysville. Straight-line distance: 55.22 mi (88.86 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Maysville

City in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates39.8891700, -94.3619000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-94.41551, 39.09112)
End: Maysville (-94.3619, 39.88917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 Maysville. The current time is 09:02:11.

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.