Origin
Independence, MO
Night in Independence on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, MO to Marlborough, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Marlborough, MO
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.4-mile journey from Independence to Marlborough, Missouri, is designed for a single day of travel, taking about 25 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway and South Noland Road being key parts of your route, alongside portions of the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. Given its brevity, this drive is perfect for a quick excursion within the Midwest region and requires no overnight stays. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover this trip comfortably, as there's no significant highway driving involved. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, making it a straightforward and efficient trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| South Noland Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East 87th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Manchester Trafficway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Marlborough, MO.
1
Start on East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
3
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Noland Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7
Continue on I 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 435
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 69
Toward East 87th Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto East 87th Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 87th Street
12
Continue on East 87th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East 87th Street
13
Turn left onto Manchester Trafficway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Manchester Trafficway
14
Continue on East 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 85th Street
15
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
East 83rd Terrace
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — 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 Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 435 South: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward East 87th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 69
Toward East 87th Street
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East 87th Street
Enter roundabout onto East 87th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Marlborough, MO
Night in Marlborough on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
17 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
25m 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' for this short hop, with zero highway mileage contributing to the overall experience. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 6.8 miles along Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. The route weaves through local streets, requiring frequent adjustments and attention to turns rather than sustained high-speed travel. This character means you'll be keeping a close eye on navigation, making it less about covering distance quickly and more about executing a series of local connections. The drive progresses through neighborhood and commercial areas, typical of a regional commute.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Lynn 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 17.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,034 ft
770 ft
Total Climb
255 ft
Total Descent
405 ft
Highest Point
1,034 ft
Elevation Range
265 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 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 Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marlborough, 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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