Trip from Campbell, MO to Independence, MO

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

387.3 mi

623 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 4m ★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Campbell, MO, MO

Campbell, MO

Momo King

Downtown Independence, MO, MO

Independence, MO

Ever Rayan

Trip Overview

The drive from Campbell, MO to Independence, MO covers 387.3 miles and takes about 6h 16m 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 $58.83 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

193.7 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 16m drive with frequent turns across 387.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 16m, 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 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 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

Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
25

Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West: Kansas City

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 50 West: Kansas City
26

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min
27

Continue on Blue Parkway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway
28

Turn right onto South Noland Road

5.9 mi · 9 min · South Noland Road
29

Continue on South Noland Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road
30

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

466 ft · 23 sec · East Walnut Street
31

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

394 ft · 23 sec · South Lynn Street
32

Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

144 ft · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue
33

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 193.7 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 85 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 193.7 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near 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 387.3 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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 193.7 mi from Campbell, MO · 3h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ash Flat, AR

194 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

Gosnell, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ash Flat, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.7 miles from Campbell, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$58.83 one way

$117.65 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $64.85 $129.70
premium $4.80 $73.11 $146.23
diesel $5.64 $86.04 $172.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 116.2 1 $40.67 $18.59
Efficient EV 96.8 1 $33.89 $15.49
EV Truck/SUV 154.9 1 $54.22 $24.79

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Campbell, MO

Morning in Campbell on Monday

Local time

11:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Independence, MO

Morning in Independence on Monday

Local time

11:02 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 16m 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 Independence, MO covers 387.3 miles and takes about 6h 16m 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 193.7 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 $58.83 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 16m, 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 Independence, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Campbell, MO to Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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