How far is Independence, MO from Weston, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Weston, MO is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Weston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Weston.
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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
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
1227 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 273 Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · 273 Highway
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Continue on 273 Highway
4 mi · 5 min · 273 Highway
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Continue on JJ Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · JJ Highway
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1037 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Thomas Street
10 m · 1 sec · Thomas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Weston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I435 N
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20.9 mi · 00h 22m
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 Sunny near Weston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Weston?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Smithville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Independence and 21.9 miles from Weston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Sunny near Weston.
Stop Ideas Near Smithville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Memorial Hall
Parkville City Hall
Kansas City Power & Light District
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithville.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Weston. Straight-line distance: 34.14 mi (54.94 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weston
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 39.4111100, -94.9016300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weston (-94.90163, 39.41111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
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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