How far is Parkville, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Parkville, MO to Independence, MO is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkville and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville and Independence.
-
1
Start on East 12th Street
18 m · 8 sec · East 12th Street
-
2
Turn left onto East Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Street
-
3
Turn straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
-
4
Turn slight left onto Armour Road
28 m · 5 sec · Armour Road
-
5
Continue on Armour Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Armour Road
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward MO 269
603 ft · 15 sec
-
7
Keep slight right
82 m · 7 sec
-
8
Turn straight onto North Chouteau Trafficway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Chouteau Trafficway
-
9
Turn left onto East Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
-
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 South: Grandview
1353 ft · 33 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road
2227 ft · 50 sec
-
13
Turn left onto East Truman Road
4 mi · 9 min · East Truman Road
-
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
1003 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
-
15
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
19 m · 3 sec · East Kansas Avenue
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkville 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.
East Truman Road
Turn left onto East Truman Road
4.01 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Parkville and Mostly Clear near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkville to Independence?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Avondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Parkville and 14 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkville and Mostly Clear near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Avondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkville and Independence. Straight-line distance: 15.99 mi (25.74 km).
#1 Parkville
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,329 |
| Coordinates | 39.1950000, -94.6821800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Missouri · Apr 20, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.