How far is Platte City, MO from Independence, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Platte City and Independence is 27.53 miles (44.3 km).
Flight distance from Platte City, MO to Independence, MO is 27.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Platte City, Missouri to Independence, Missouri is: 37.27 miles (59.97 km) by car.
Driving from Platte City to Independence will take approximately 00 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Platte City
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4955 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°22'13"N 94°46'57"W |
| Latitude | 39.3702800 |
| Longitude | -94.7824600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Independence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the Independence Square.
| Population | 116774 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'28"N 94°24'56"W |
| Latitude | 39.0911200 |
| Longitude | -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Independence: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514,39.091027)
Estimated Travel Time Between Platte City and Independence
The distance between Platte City and Independence is 60 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 39 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Platte City and Independence. The current time is 04:02:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.98 liters (1.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Platte City and Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Platte City to Independence is $4.21 (diesel $5.82).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $4.21 | $4.65 | $5.08 | $5.82 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Platte City and Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Platte City 271.15 miles (436 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Platte City 39.5 miles (64 km)
