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Trip from Independence, MO to Claycomo, 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

12.1 mi

20 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 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
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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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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Downtown Claycomo, MO, MO

Claycomo, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick connection within Missouri, the 12.1-mile trek from Independence to Claycomo is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance. You will primarily navigate via West Truman Road, the Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway, and I-435 N. Because both towns sit within the Midwest region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway 6.2 mi 7m
West Truman Road 3.9 mi 8m
I435 N 1.3 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Lewis & Clark Trail 0.1 mi <1m
I 435 <0.1 mi <1m
East Kansas Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway — 6.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Kansas Avenue

63 ft · 4 sec · East Kansas Avenue
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn left onto West Truman Road

3.9 mi · 8 min · West Truman Road
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Claycomo, Des Moines
5

Merge onto I 435; US 24

6.2 mi · 7 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
6

Continue on I435 N

1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
7

Continue on I 435

365 ft · 4 sec · I 435
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 52A Toward US 69: Claycomo Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto US 69

487 ft · 22 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail
Use the left / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 69

281 ft · 14 sec · Lewis & Clark Trail
11

Arrive at destination

US 69

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Truman Road

Turn left onto West Truman Road

Navigation decision point

5
4.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Claycomo, Des Moines

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Claycomo, Des M...
8
11.8 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward US 69: Claycomo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52A Toward US 69: Claycomo
5
12 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 69 / Lewis & Clark Trail

Turn left onto US 69 / Lewis & Clark Trail

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.89 one way

$3.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.08 $4.15
premium $4.89 $2.33 $4.66
diesel $5.61 $2.67 $5.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77

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 14, 2026

Origin

Independence, MO

Late night in Independence on Sunday

Local time

12:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

SSW 15 to 18 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Claycomo, MO

Late night in Claycomo on Sunday

Local time

12:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 20 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:11AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM 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

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

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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged as you transition between city streets and the interstate. Roughly 11 of your 12.1 miles are spent on highways, providing a blend of quick transit and urban navigation. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 6.2 miles you spend on the Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. The route shifts from local roads into a faster-paced interstate environment, so be prepared for the change in driving tempo as you merge onto I-435 N. It is not an endless highway grind, but rather a functional, efficient path.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Truman Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,034 ft 791 ft

Total Climb

0 ft

Total Descent

244 ft

Highest Point

1,034 ft

Elevation Range

244 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Independence, MO to Claycomo, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.

Des Moines

4.1 mi in | ~9m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.1 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 (11%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Truman Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claycomo, 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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