Origin
East Independence, MO
Late night in East Independence on Friday
Local time
3:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Independence, MO to Archie, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Archie, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
The drive from East Independence, MO to Archie, MO covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Road, East Truman Road, MO 291 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 47 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Independence, MO to Archie, MO is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Independence, MO to Archie, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Road | — | — |
| East Truman Road | — | — |
| MO 291 South | — | — |
| US 50 West | — | — |
| Cantrell Road | — | — |
| I 49 South | — | — |
| MO B | — | — |
| South West Outer Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Archie, MO.
1
Start on East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 9th Street South
2
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
3
Turn right onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Truman Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
5
Merge slight left
10.0 mi
·
13 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 291 South: Harrisonville
7
Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
8
Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
9
Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
17 mi
·
24 min
·
MO 291 South: Harrisonville
10
Continue on Cantrell Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cantrell Road
11
Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
12
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward MO B, MO A: Drexel, Archie
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MO B, MO A: Drexel, Archie
14
Turn right
128 ft
·
3 sec
15
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
16
Turn right onto South West Outer Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South West Outer Road
17
Turn left onto High School Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
High School Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto West Walnut Street
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Walnut Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from East Independence, MO · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from East Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Archie, MO
The final approach into Archie, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Archie, MO
Late night in Archie on Friday
Local time
3:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Lee's Summit, MO
24 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
18 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 7m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Independence, MO to Archie, MO covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Road, East Truman Road, MO 291 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from East Independence, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from East Independence, MO to Archie, MO is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Independence, MO to Archie, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Independence, MO to Archie, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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