How far is Pierce City, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Pierce City, MO to Independence, MO is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierce City and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierce City and Independence.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
119 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto East Commercial Street
12.4 mi · 22 min · East Commercial Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1342 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Continue on Blackberry Road
2 mi · 4 min · Blackberry Road
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Turn right
2816 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Joplin
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Carthage, Kansas City
2063 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 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 Pierce City 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 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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pierce City 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 Pierce City to Independence?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Pierce City and 91.9 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pierce City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Nevada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nevada.
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierce City and Independence. Straight-line distance: 149.94 mi (241.3 km).
#1 Pierce City
City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,309 |
| Coordinates | 36.9459000, -94.0002100 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
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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