Trip from Cabool, MO to Independence, MO

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

238.8 mi

384 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

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Cabool, MO

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Independence, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a journey from Cabool to Independence, Missouri, expect a straightforward trip covering 238.8 miles. You should budget approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes of driving time, making this a manageable excursion for a single day. With a fuel cost of roughly $36, it is an affordable route to navigate across the Midwest. While you could easily complete the drive in one go, you might consider a single strategic stop to break up the time behind the wheel. Given the duration, this route is ideal for those who prefer an efficient, highway-focused path rather than a scenic, winding detour.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119.4 miles from Cabool, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of the journey taking place on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via the North Kansas Expressway, US 60, and MO 7, experiencing a consistent rhythm throughout the drive. Be prepared for the longest uninterrupted stretch, which spans 87.2 miles along the North Kansas Expressway. The road character remains relatively uniform as you transition between these key routes, offering a reliable surface for most of your travel. You can expect a steady, predictable pace that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Kansas Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 87.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,643 ft 1,031 ft

Total Climb

479 ft

Total Descent

732 ft

Highest Point

1,643 ft

~41 mi in

Elevation Range

613 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Kansas Expressway and US 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 Business / Ozark Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 238.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 Business / Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 80.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 60 Business / Ozark Street

Turn right onto US 60 Business / Ozark Street

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove

80.7 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13: Bolivar

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar

80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 77 Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar

207.3 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Kansas Expressway	87.2 mi	1h 42m
US 60	66.6 mi	1h 17m
MO 7	39.2 mi	43m
South Noland Road	8.9 mi	15m
MO 58	8.5 mi	11m
MO 291	8.3 mi	12m
Schoolcraft Freeway	8.1 mi	10m
Payne Stewart Highway	4.1 mi	5m

Longest stretch: North Kansas Expressway — 87.2 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

120 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn right onto US 60 Business

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Ozark Street

Turn left onto MO 181

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South Elm Street

Continue on MO 181

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Peabody Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove

Merge onto US 60

67 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 60

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward US 65 North: Sedalia

Merge onto US 65

8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 44 West: Joplin

Merge onto I 44

4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar

Keep slight left at fork

150 ft · 3 sec

Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar

Keep slight right at fork

209 ft · 7 sec

Exit 77 Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar

Merge onto MO 13

87 mi · 1 hr 42 min · North Kansas Expressway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MO 7

36 mi · 39 min · MO 7

Take the exit onto MO 7

3.3 mi · 3 min · MO 7

Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 160 Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Keep slight right at fork

243 ft · 6 sec

Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Merge onto MO 291

8.3 mi · 12 min · MO 291

Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291

8.5 mi · 11 min · MO 58; MO 291

Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward US 50 West: Kansas City

Merge onto US 50

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 50

Continue on MO 350

2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto MO V

5.9 mi · 9 min · South Noland Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on South Noland Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

466 ft · 22 sec · East Walnut Street

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

394 ft · 22 sec · South Lynn Street

Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

145 ft · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Arrive at destination

East Kansas Avenue

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan to depart early in the day to navigate the 238.8-mile distance without feeling rushed. Since the route includes one recommended stop, look for a convenient location midway to stretch your legs and refuel your vehicle. Keep the $36 fuel budget in mind as you plan your stops, and ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the longer highway sections. Because the route is compact enough for a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns. Utilizing the North Kansas Expressway effectively is key to maintaining your pace, so stay alert for merging traffic during that 87.2-mile stretch.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 119.4 miles from Cabool, MO, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119.4 miles or 2h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cabool, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cabool, MO

This is one driving day of about 238.8 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cabool, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on North Kansas Expressway for about 87.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.4 mi from Cabool, MO · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nevada, MO

119 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

Bella Vista, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Billings, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.4 miles from Cabool, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Kansas Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.2 miles.

Arriving in Independence, MO

The final approach into Independence, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Independence, MO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.27 one way

$72.54 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$39.98	$79.97
premium	$4.80	$45.08	$90.16
diesel	$5.64	$53.05	$106.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.6	0	$25.07	$11.46
Efficient EV	59.7	0	$20.90	$9.55
EV Truck/SUV	95.5	1	$33.43	$15.28

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Cabool, MO

Afternoon in Cabool on Sunday

Local time

2:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

S 9 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Independence, MO

Afternoon in Independence on Sunday

Local time

2:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 13 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Along the Route

54°F

Nevada, MO

119 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

4h 51m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cabool, MO to Independence, MO covers 238.8 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Kansas Expressway, US 60, MO 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 119.4 miles from Cabool, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Cabool, MO to Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,031 ft to 1,643 ft elevation with about 479 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Cabool, MO to Independence, MO

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Independence, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cabool, MO

Independence, MO

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 51m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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