How far is Smithville, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Smithville, MO to East Independence, MO is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Smithville and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithville and East Independence.
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Start on the route
21 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1042 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 152 East: Liberty
1675 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Barry Road
2287 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Barry Road
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Continue on West Kansas Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kansas Street
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road
1709 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto East 9th Street South
24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithville and East 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
11.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Smithville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithville to East Independence?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 15.7 miles from Smithville and 17.5 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Smithville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East 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 Music Hall
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 Smithville and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 23.48 mi (37.79 km).
#1 Smithville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 11,011 |
| Coordinates | 39.3869400, -94.5810700 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
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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