How far is Noel, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Noel, MO to Independence, MO is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Noel and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noel and Independence.
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Start on Railroad Street
70 m · 11 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1197 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliffside Drive
1692 ft · 32 sec · North Cliffside Drive
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Continue on North Cliffside Drive
5 mi · 7 min · North Cliffside Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on South State Highway 59
1 km · 1 min · South State Highway 59
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
1437 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
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Continue on James B. Tatum Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · James B. Tatum Highway
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Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
6 mi · 6 min · Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Central Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1109 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
817 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
74 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
860 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West: Kansas City
833 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Blue Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway
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Turn right onto South Noland Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · South Noland Road
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Continue on South Noland Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Noland Road
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Lynn Street
120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn left 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 Noel and Independence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
92.9 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Noel 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 Noel to Independence?
The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Noel and 104 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Noel and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Noel and Independence. Straight-line distance: 175.92 mi (283.11 km).
#1 Noel
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 36.5456300, -94.4852200 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.47 | $52.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.86 | $59.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.23 | $74.47 |
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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