Origin
Harrisonville, MO
Late night in Harrisonville on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisonville, 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
50m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrisonville, MO
Tom Fisk
Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
Harrisonville, MO to Independence, MO is 32.9 miles and takes about 50 minutes via MO 291, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip primarily within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest. Given its short duration, it's an easy drive that doesn't require significant planning or overnight stays. You'll spend most of your time on main roads, making it a practical option for local travel or a quick hop between towns. Consider this trip if you're looking for efficiency and a direct path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Noland Road | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| MO 58 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| MO 291 | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| US 50 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Blue Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Commercial Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Mechanic Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Noland Road
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisonville, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on South Independence Street
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Independence Street
2
Turn right onto MO 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Mechanic Street
3
Turn right onto South Commercial Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Commercial Street
4
Turn right onto MO 291
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 291
5
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 58; 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Harrisonville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.8 — 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 7 / West Mechanic Street
Turn right onto MO 7 / West Mechanic Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MO 291
Turn right onto MO 291
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 50 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 50 West: Kansas City
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
East Kansas Avenue
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
50m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with about 66% of the drive on main roads and highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 8.9 miles on South Noland Road before transitioning to the state highways. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes quicker travel, so expect periods of higher speeds and less varied scenery compared to a more rural or winding route. The primary roads like MO 58 and MO 291 will guide you efficiently toward your destination, offering a consistent driving experience.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Noland Road and MO 58. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 7 / West Mechanic 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 50m drive. You will face about 8 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 7 / West Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (MO 291): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). 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 7 / West Mechanic Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (MO 291): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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