How far is Plattsburg, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Plattsburg, MO to Independence, MO is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattsburg and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsburg and Independence.
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Start on North 2nd Street
20 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Locust Street
84 m · 14 sec · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
721 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Clay Avenue
6.3 mi · 8 min · East Clay Avenue
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Continue on North Street
2656 ft · 56 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
6.9 mi · 10 min · Center Street
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp right
734 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
12.6 mi · 13 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1274 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road
552 ft · 11 sec · Plattsburg Road
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Continue on Lightborne Road
820 ft · 16 sec · Lightborne Road
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Continue on Lightburne Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street
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Continue on South Leonard Street
1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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Take the ramp left
45 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight right
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24
919 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24
65 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto North Noland Road
1 km · 1 min · North Noland Road
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Turn right onto East Lexington Avenue
835 ft · 28 sec · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lynn Street
124 m · 20 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn right 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 Plattsburg 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
12.6 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plattsburg 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 Plattsburg to Independence?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Kearney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Plattsburg and 16.3 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plattsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Kearney
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 Kearney.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburg and Independence. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.83 km).
#1 Plattsburg
City in Clinton County, Missouri, U.
| Population | 2,242 |
| Coordinates | 39.5655500, -94.4480100 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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