How far is Lawson, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Lawson, MO to Independence, MO is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawson and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawson and Independence.
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Start on East 4th Street
14 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
1492 ft · 43 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto West Moss Street
1851 ft · 56 sec · West Moss Street
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Turn left onto Salem Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 184th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast 184th Street
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Turn left
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto South McCleary Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South McCleary Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto MO 291 South: Independence
849 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24
919 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto North Noland Road
1 km · 1 min · North Noland Road
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Turn right onto East Lexington Avenue
835 ft · 28 sec · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lynn Street
124 m · 20 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawson and Independence.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
7.72 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawson to Independence?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Missouri City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Lawson and 17.1 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lawson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Missouri City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Indepence Maintenance Dept
Independence City Hall
Independence Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Missouri City.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawson and Independence. Straight-line distance: 26.52 mi (42.68 km).
#1 Lawson
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,402 |
| Coordinates | 39.4383400, -94.2041100 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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