How far is Independence, MO from Rock Port, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Rock Port, MO is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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.
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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 24m.
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.
The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Rock Port.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Rock Port.
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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
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
53.5 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 111: Langdon, Rock Port
1454 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Lewis & Clark Trail
2.5 mi · 3 min · Lewis & Clark Trail
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Clay Street
637 ft · 30 sec · West Clay Street
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Turn right onto South Nebraska Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Nebraska Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Nebraska Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Rock Port.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 North
Continue straight
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Rock Port?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Independence and 63.4 miles from Rock Port.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph
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 Saint Joseph.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Rock Port. Straight-line distance: 108.35 mi (174.38 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Port
City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 40.4111100, -95.5169300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Port (-95.51693, 40.41111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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