How far is Windsor, MO from Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Windsor, MO to Independence, MO is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.47 mi
01h 30m
Flight
61.68 mi
99.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.68 mi
Kilometers
99.26 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.47 mi
Kilometers
132.73 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-04-23T09:04
Arrive Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elm
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Windsor
40.3 mi
00h 45m
To Independence
42.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Windsor and Independence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windsor and Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    12 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Benton Street

    12.5 mi · 22 min · West Benton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Lee Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Lee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 13 Business: Warrensburg

    73 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 13 Business: Warrensburg

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Hale Lake Road

    1803 ft · 38 sec · East Hale Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Holden Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Holden Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Young Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Young Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    39.3 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Blue Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · South Noland Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Noland Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Noland Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor and Independence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Benton Street
12.5 mi · 15%
South Noland Road
8.95 mi · 11%
North Lee Street
2.88 mi · 3%
MO 13 Business
2.72 mi · 3%
Blue Parkway
2.47 mi · 3%
South Holden Street
1.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

39.3 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elm
00h 45m from Windsor
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Windsor 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 Windsor to Independence?

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Elm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Windsor and 42.3 miles from Independence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Windsor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Elm

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elm, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elm.

RAIL

Warrensburg

28 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

30 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

42 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Independence. Straight-line distance: 61.68 mi (99.26 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Town in Missouri, United States

Population2,813
Coordinates38.5322400, -93.5221500
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Independence

#2 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-93.522113, 38.53221)
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor and Independence. The current time is 09:04:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.