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Trip from Claycomo, MO to Independence, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

12.2 mi

20 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Claycomo, MO, MO

Claycomo, MO

Lena Khrupina

city in Jackson and Clay counties in Missouri, United States, that is one of two county seats in Jackson County

Independence, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit between Claycomo and Independence, Missouri, you are looking at a short, 12.2-mile journey that typically takes about 19 minutes behind the wheel. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a highly economical route within the Midwest. You will rely on a combination of I-435, East Truman Road, and North Main Street to complete the connection. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, this straightforward drive offers a practical way to navigate between these two locations without any required stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 435 7.3 mi 8m
East Truman Road 4 mi 8m
North Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Lewis & Clark Trail 0.1 mi <1m
East Kansas Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 435 — 7.3 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claycomo, MO and Independence, MO.

1

Start on US 69

221 ft · 12 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail
2

Continue on US 69

487 ft · 22 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail
3

Turn left

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
4

Merge onto I 435

7.3 mi · 8 min · I 435
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 60 Toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto MO 12

4.0 mi · 8 min · East Truman Road
7

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · North Main Street
8

Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

63 ft · 2 sec · East Kansas Avenue
9

Arrive at destination

East Kansas Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 69 / Lewis & Clark Trail

Continue onto US 69 / Lewis & Clark Trail

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left toward I 435 South: Saint Louis

Navigation decision point

Toward I 435 South: Saint Louis
3
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 435

Merge onto I 435

Merge point - match speed before joining

8
7.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 60 Toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road
5
12.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | East Kansas Avenue

Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.91 one way

$3.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.09 $4.19
premium $4.89 $2.35 $4.70
diesel $5.61 $2.69 $5.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.59
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
EV Truck/SUV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 11, 2026

Origin

Claycomo, MO

Late night in Claycomo on Sunday

Local time

12:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 7 to 14 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Independence, MO

Late night in Independence on Sunday

Local time

12:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 13 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip features a mixed-drive profile that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation. Approximately 60% of your travel occurs on major highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-435, covering 7.3 miles before transitioning to surface streets. As you move away from the interstate, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to navigate East Truman Road and North Main Street to reach your final destination. Expect a functional commute that transitions from high-speed highway lanes into the more measured environment of local city streets.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on I 435.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 69 / Lewis & Clark Trail.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 69 / Lewis & Clark Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,034 ft 791 ft

Total Climb

244 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

1,034 ft

~12.5 mi in

Elevation Range

244 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on I 435. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 69 / Lewis & Clark Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 435): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Independence, MO before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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