How far is Independence, MO from Pleasant Valley, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Pleasant Valley, MO is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clay County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Pleasant Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Pleasant Valley.
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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
6.2 mi · 7 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
724 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
599 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
2281 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3091 ft · 41 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South: Pleasant Valley, Liberty, Glenaire
992 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Lewis & Clark Trail
931 ft · 20 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail
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Turn left onto Northeast Pleasant Valley Road
2912 ft · 2 min · Northeast Pleasant Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Pleasant Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Pleasant Valley.
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.
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
6.19 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Pleasant Valley?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Independence and 7 miles from Pleasant Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 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 Pleasant Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
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 Randolph.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Pleasant Valley. Straight-line distance: 9.4 mi (15.13 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Valley
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,047 |
| Coordinates | 39.2163900, -94.4841200 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Valley (-94.48412, 39.21639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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