Origin
Independence, MO
Afternoon in Independence on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, MO to Campbell, MO
Drive Time
7h 48m
Distance
389 mi
626 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Independence, MO
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from Independence, MO to Campbell, MO covers 389 miles and takes about 7h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lynn Street, East Walnut Street, South Noland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.09 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
194.5 miles from Independence, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 48m drive with frequent turns across 389 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.
South Lynn 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 7h 48m, 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 Independence, MO to Campbell, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lynn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Noland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Brett Super Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 435 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Lynn Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Campbell, MO.
1
Start on East Kansas Avenue
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
23 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 slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 70 West: Kansas City
6
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7
Continue on George Brett Super Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Wichita
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 435 South: Wichita
9
Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
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I 49 South, US 71 South, I 470 East, US 50 East: Joplin, Lee's Summit
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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I 49, I 470, US 50 East, US 71 South: Joplin, Lee's Summit
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
13
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
28 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MO 7 South: Clinton
15
Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
MO 7 South: Clinton
16
Continue straight
68 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
18
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 65 South: Branson
20
Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 60 East: Cabool
22
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
90 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 60 East: Mountain View, Poplar Bluff
24
Keep slight right
4.8 mi
·
6 min
25
Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Westwood Boulevard
26
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Street
27
Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Westwood Boulevard
28
Turn slight left
135 ft
·
7 sec
29
Turn slight left
26 mi
·
39 min
30
Turn right onto Frisco Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Frisco Street
31
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Grand Avenue
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.5 miles from Independence, MO, or about 3h 54m 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 86 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.5 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbell, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Independence, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Independence, MO
This is one driving day of about 389 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Independence, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 194.5 mi from Independence, MO · 3h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.5 miles from Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Campbell, MO
The final approach into Campbell, 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 Campbell, 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
$59.09 one way
$118.17 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $65.13 | $130.27 |
| premium | $4.80 | $73.44 | $146.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.42 | $172.84 |
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: 136.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.7 | 1 | $40.84 | $18.67 |
| Efficient EV | 97.3 | 1 | $34.04 | $15.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.6 | 1 | $54.46 | $24.90 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Campbell, MO
Afternoon in Campbell on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 48m 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 Independence, MO to Campbell, MO covers 389 miles and takes about 7h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lynn Street, East Walnut Street, South Noland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 194.5 miles from Independence, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.09 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 48m, 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 Independence, MO to Campbell, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Independence, MO to Campbell, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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