Origin
Campbell, MO
Morning in Campbell on Monday
Local time
11:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Campbell, MO to East Independence, MO
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
382.9 mi
616 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Campbell, MO
Momo King
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
The drive from Campbell, MO to East Independence, MO covers 382.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Frisco Street, South Westwood Boulevard, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
191.5 miles from Campbell, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 382.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Frisco Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Campbell, MO to East Independence, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frisco Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Westwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Westwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schoolcraft Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Payne Stewart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Frisco Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbell, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Frisco Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Frisco Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left
26 mi
·
39 min
4
Turn right onto South Westwood Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Westwood Boulevard
5
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Street
6
Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Westwood Boulevard
7
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
8
Continue straight
4.0 mi
·
4 min
9
Take the exit slight right
173 mi
·
3 hr 23 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 65 North: Sedalia
11
Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 44 West: Joplin
13
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
MO 13: Bolivar
15
Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 13: Bolivar
16
Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
MO 13 North: Bolivar
17
Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
North Kansas Expressway
18
Continue straight
36 mi
·
39 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
20
Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
21
Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
22
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
12 min
23
Turn slight left
8.5 mi
·
11 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
25
Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
26
Turn left
299 ft
·
7 sec
27
Continue straight
13 mi
·
18 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Truman Road
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Truman Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Truman Road
30
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
31
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.5 miles from Campbell, MO, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
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 84 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.5 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Campbell, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Campbell, MO
This is one driving day of about 382.9 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Campbell, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 191.5 mi from Campbell, MO · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
191 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.5 miles from Campbell, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Independence, MO
The final approach into East 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 East 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
$58.16 one way
$116.32 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.11 | $128.23 |
| premium | $4.80 | $72.28 | $144.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.07 | $170.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.9 | 1 | $40.20 | $18.38 |
| Efficient EV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.50 | $15.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.2 | 1 | $53.61 | $24.51 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
East Independence, MO
Morning in East Independence on Monday
Local time
11:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Campbell, MO to East Independence, MO covers 382.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Frisco Street, South Westwood Boulevard, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 191.5 miles from Campbell, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Campbell, MO to East Independence, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Campbell, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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