How far is Platte City, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Platte City, MO to Independence, MO is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platte City and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platte City and Independence.
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Start on Main Street
2816 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Prairie View Road
114 m · 10 sec · North Prairie View Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road
2227 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
4 mi · 9 min · East Truman Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1003 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
19 m · 3 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 Platte City and Independence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 435 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
25.8 mi · 00h 28m
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 Platte City and 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 Platte City to Independence?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Platte City and 19.4 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Platte City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Kansas City Power & Light District
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platte City and Independence. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.3 km).
#1 Platte City
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,955 |
| Coordinates | 39.3702800, -94.7824600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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