How far is Peculiar, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Peculiar, MO to Independence, MO is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in St.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peculiar and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peculiar and Independence.
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Start on the route
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
149 m · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2677 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North: Des Moines
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis, Sports Complex
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road
838 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto 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 Peculiar 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.
I 49 North
Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peculiar 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 Peculiar to Independence?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Peculiar and 16 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peculiar and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
City of Prairie Village
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlborough.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peculiar and Independence. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.53 km).
#1 Peculiar
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,660 |
| Coordinates | 38.7191800, -94.4585600 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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