How far is Winfield, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Winfield, MO to Independence, MO is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winfield and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield and Independence.
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Start on West Cherry Street
6 m · 6 sec · West Cherry Street
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Turn left
2103 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right
13 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto East Cherry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Cherry Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Cherry Street
20 m · 2 sec · East Cherry Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Cherry Street
1316 ft · 34 sec · East Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
130 m · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Boone Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Boone Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Highway
11 mi · 15 min · Veterans Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
1108 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
39 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto West N Service Road
156 m · 14 sec · West N Service Road
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Continue on West North Service Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West North Service Road
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Turn left onto Wildcat Drive
72 m · 10 sec · Wildcat Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
1023 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
181.9 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road
1110 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South Noland Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Lynn Street
120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn left 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 Winfield 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 70 West
Merge slight left
182 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Winfield and Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Independence?
The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Winfield and 113.5 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winfield and Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
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 Rocheport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Independence. Straight-line distance: 197.41 mi (317.7 km).
#1 Winfield
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 38.9972700, -90.7384600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.34 | $66.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.49 | $72.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.58 | $83.17 |
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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