How far is Independence, MO from North Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to North Kansas City, MO is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and North Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and North Kansas City.
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Start on East Kansas Avenue
19 m · 5 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1003 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Truman Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · West Truman Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Claycomo, Des Moines
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street
746 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto East Front Street, Riverfront Park Access
54 m · 5 sec
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Continue on East Front Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Front Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North
913 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
2070 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford Avenue
776 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bedford Avenue
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Bedford Road
1039 ft · 29 sec · Bedford Road
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Turn right onto Ozark Street
1176 ft · 58 sec · Ozark Street
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Turn left onto East 12th Avenue
616 ft · 28 sec · East 12th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
72 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and North Kansas City.
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.
West Truman Road
Turn left onto West Truman Road
3.94 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Independence and Sunny near North Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to North Kansas City?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Independence and 6.1 miles from North Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Independence and Sunny near North Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Creek.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and North Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 8.31 mi (13.37 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Kansas City
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,571 |
| Coordinates | 39.1300000, -94.5621800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kansas City (-94.56218, 39.13)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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