How far is Jackson, MO from Independence, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jackson and Independence is 283.45 miles (456.17 km).

Flight distance from Jackson, MO to Independence, MO is 283.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Jackson to Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jackson, Missouri to Independence, Missouri is: 333.42 miles (536.59 km) by car.

Driving from Jackson to Independence will take approximately 05 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Jackson

City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States

Population 14699
GPS Coordinates 37°22'56"N 89°39'58"W
Latitude 37.3822700
Longitude -89.6662100
Altitude 141
Country United States
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#2 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Independence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the Independence Square.

Population 116774
GPS Coordinates 39°5'28"N 94°24'56"W
Latitude 39.0911200
Longitude -94.4155100
Altitude 315
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Independence

The distance between Jackson and Independence is 537 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 57 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Jackson and Independence. The current time is 09:28:20.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.54 liters (11.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Independence is $37.71 (diesel $52.07).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $37.71 $41.6 $45.41 $52.07

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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