Origin
Greenwood, MO
Late night in Greenwood on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, 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
31m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, MO
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Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
Greenwood, MO to Independence, MO is 19.7 miles and takes about 31 minutes via South Noland Road and MO 291, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Missouri. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly local roads with some highway segments. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or as part of a larger journey without requiring an overnight stay. You'll likely find it to be a practical, no-fuss drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Noland Road | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| MO 291 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| US 50 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Blue Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Outer Belt Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Noland Road
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on North Ranson Road
80 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Ranson Road
2
Turn right onto MO 150
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on MO 150
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Outer Belt Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge onto MO 291
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 291
6
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 50 West: Kansas City
8
Merge onto US 50
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 50
9
Continue on MO 350
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Parkway
10
Turn right onto MO V
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Noland Road
11
Continue on South Noland Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
12
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
14
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 150 / West Main Street
Turn right onto MO 150 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 50 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 50 West: Kansas City
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East Kansas Avenue
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:46 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 42% of the route being highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on South Noland Road, providing a good period of steady travel. As you progress, the character shifts from local roads to more significant thoroughfares like MO 291 and US 50, offering varied driving conditions. Expect a blend of suburban and arterial road environments rather than a pure interstate experience. The transition between these road types is generally smooth, making for an accessible drive.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on South Noland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 MO 150 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 (MO 150 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
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 31m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on South Noland 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: near the start (MO 150 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
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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