How far is Lexington, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Lexington, MO to Independence, MO is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Independence.
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Start on South 13th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 13th Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 24 West: Buckner, Independence
1741 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 24 West: Independence
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 24 West: Independence
24.5 mi · 34 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 Lexington 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.
US 24 West
Exit the roundabout onto US 24 West: Independence
24.5 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Independence?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Levasy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Lexington and 16.7 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Levasy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Indepence Maintenance Dept
Vesper Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Levasy.
Independence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Independence. Straight-line distance: 29.42 mi (47.35 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,543 |
| Coordinates | 39.1847300, -93.8799400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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