Origin
Gladstone, MO
Late night in Gladstone on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gladstone, MO to Independence, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gladstone, MO
Momo King
Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 14.4-mile drive between Gladstone and Independence, Missouri, is a quick 28-minute journey. Primarily navigating local roads like East Truman Road and Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway, it's a manageable trip for a single day, with no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2. Given its short distance and predominantly local road nature, this route offers a convenient way to travel within the Midwest region of Missouri. It's a practical option for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Truman Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Chouteau Trafficway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Chouteau Trafficway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Chouteau Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Front Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Antioch Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 61st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Truman Road
— 4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladstone, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on North Garfield Avenue
413 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Garfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northeast 61st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 61st Street
3
Turn right onto MO 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Antioch Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MO 269
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Chouteau Parkway
6
Continue on MO 269
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chouteau Trafficway
7
Turn left onto East Front Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Front Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 435 South: Grandview
9
Merge onto I 435
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 60
Toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto MO 12
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East Truman Road
12
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 61st Street
Turn right onto Northeast 61st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 1 / North Antioch Road
Turn right onto MO 1 / North Antioch Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
Turn left onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
14.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East Kansas Avenue
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Independence, MO
Late night in Independence on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 11% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on city streets and arterial roads, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4 miles on East Truman Road. This means you'll be encountering more traffic lights and intersections than on a pure highway cruise. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments to speed and direction as you navigate through communities.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on East Truman Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northeast 61st Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northeast 61st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 1 / North Antioch Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Northeast Chouteau Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Independence, MO
Full guide →Independence, known as the Queen City of the Trails, is a city in western Missouri just east of Kansas City with a population of approximately 110,000. Independence's founding predates that of Kansas City, and it was home to U.S. President Harry S. Truman and the legendary actress Ginger Rogers, as well as the starting point of three of America's great Westward Trails: the Santa Fe Trail, the California Trail, and the Oregon Trail. The city also hosts numerous historical sites related to the Community of Christ (formerly RLDS), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormons"), American Civil War and Western history. While offering a full range of entertainment and lodging options for visitors, Independence generally tends to be more "quiet" than its larger neighbor to the west.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on East Truman Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (Northeast 61st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 1 / North Antioch Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Northeast Chouteau Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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