Independence, MO Road Trips
With 35 routes heading out and 58 heading in, Independence, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 422-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Independence, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
93
Longest Drive
421.6 mi
Caruthersville, MO
Quickest Drive
16m
Raytown, MO
Plan Around Independence, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Independence, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Independence, MO
Independence, MO to Caruthersville, MO
Independence, MO to Malden, MO
Independence, MO to Campbell, MO
Independence, MO to Advance, MO
Independence, MO to Perryville, MO
Independence, MO to Barnhart, MO
Independence, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO
Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO
Independence, MO to Sherrill, MO
Independence, MO to Dellwood, MO
Independence, MO to Brentwood, MO
Independence, MO to Bel-Ridge, MO
Independence, MO to Calverton Park, MO
Independence, MO to Maryland Heights, MO
Independence, MO to Bridgeton, MO
Independence, MO to Clarkson Valley, MO
Independence, MO to Forsyth, MO
Independence, MO to Cottleville, MO
Driving from Independence, MO
On average, trips departing from Independence, MO run 193 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 44m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 422 miles (7h 56m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Independence, MO are Caruthersville, MO (421.6 mi, 7h 56m), Malden, MO (411.2 mi, 7h 52m), Campbell, MO (389 mi, 7h 48m), Advance, MO (365.5 mi, 7h), and Perryville, MO (306.6 mi, 5h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 193-mile trip from Independence, MO, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 35 mapped routes leaving Independence, MO and 58 routes heading into Independence, MO, covering 93 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 422 miles.
The longest mapped route from Independence, MO covers 422 miles and takes approximately 7h 56m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Independence, MO runs about 193 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 193-mile trip from Independence, MO costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Independence, MO include Caruthersville, MO, Malden, MO, Campbell, MO and Advance, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Independence, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
121,944
Median Income
$59,480
Median Home Value
$166,400
Median Age
38.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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