Origin
Independence, MO
Morning in Independence on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, MO to Country Club Village, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Independence, MO
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Country Club Village, MO
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Independence to Country Club Village covers 68.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes. This straightforward route stays entirely within Missouri, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via I-29, I-435, and the Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion through the Midwest. Because the duration is well under two hours, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the journey there and back in one go. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 33.5 mi | 36m |
| I 435 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| West Truman Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| I435 N | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Belt Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Village Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rochester Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 33.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Country Club Village, 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
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 435
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
33 mi
·
36 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 50
Toward US 169: King City, Saint Joseph
10
Turn left onto US 169
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Rochester Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North Village Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Village Drive
12
Continue on North Village Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Village Drive
13
Turn right onto I 29 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belt Highway
14
Turn slight left
527 ft
·
19 sec
Toward US 59 South
15
Turn left onto US 59
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 59
16
Turn right onto Ridgeland Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgeland Road
17
Arrive at destination
Ridgeland Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Independence, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.5 — 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
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...
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
6
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 169: King City, Saint Joseph
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50
Toward US 169: King City, Saint Joseph
6
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 169 / Rochester Road
Turn left onto US 169 / Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Country Club Village, MO
Morning in Country Club Village on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
SSW 23 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
54°F
Weston, MO
34 mi in
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
8 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
1h 22m 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 highway-focused experience, as 81% of this journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will quickly find yourself settling into a steady rhythm behind the wheel, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.5 miles on I-29. The route offers a consistent, fast-paced environment that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours. While the transition between the interstate systems keeps you moving, the drive remains predictable and manageable for any skill level. It is the type of trip where you can set your cruise control and focus on the road ahead without the constant interruption of technical local navigation.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and I 435. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 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 4.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,067 ft
741 ft
Total Climb
588 ft
Total Descent
558 ft
Highest Point
1,067 ft
~57.3 mi in
Elevation Range
325 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Country Club Village, 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 1h 22m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on I 29. 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 4.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Country Club Village, 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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