Origin
Independence, MO
Afternoon in Independence on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, MO to Country Club Village, MO
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Independence, MO
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from Independence, MO to Country Club Village, MO covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 29, I 435, Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.5 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from Independence, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 68.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and I 435. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.5 miles on I 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,067 ft
741 ft
Total Climb
588 ft
Total Descent
558 ft
Highest Point
1,067 ft
~57.3 mi in
Elevation Range
325 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and I 435. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Claycomo, Des Moines
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Claycomo, Des M...
6
32.6 mi into trip
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~40m in
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I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
6
66.1 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 169: King City, Saint Joseph
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50
Toward US 169: King City, Saint Joseph
6
66.5 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 169 / Rochester Road
Turn left onto US 169 / Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Independence, MO to Country Club Village, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Des Moines
4.1 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 33.5 mi | 36m |
| I 435 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| West Truman Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| I435 N | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Belt Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Village Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rochester Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 33.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Country Club Village, MO.
1
Start on East Kansas Avenue
63 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Truman Road
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Truman Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Claycomo, Des Moines
5
Merge onto I 435; US 24
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I435 N
7
Continue on I 435
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 435
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
33 mi
·
36 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 50
Toward US 169: King City, Saint Joseph
10
Turn left onto US 169
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Rochester Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North Village Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Village Drive
12
Continue on North Village Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Village Drive
13
Turn right onto I 29 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belt Highway
14
Turn slight left
527 ft
·
19 sec
Toward US 59 South
15
Turn left onto US 59
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 59
16
Turn right onto Ridgeland Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgeland Road
17
Arrive at destination
Ridgeland Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.4 miles from Independence, MO, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.5 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 68.7 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Country Club Village, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Independence, MO
This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Independence, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 33.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Independence, MO · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Country Club Village, MO
The final approach into Country Club Village, 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 Country Club Village, 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
$10.43 one way
$20.87 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Country Club Village, MO
Afternoon in Country Club Village on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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 22m 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 Independence, MO to Country Club Village, MO covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, I 435, Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 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 $10.43 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Independence, MO to Country Club Village, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 741 ft to 1,067 ft elevation with about 588 ft of total climbing.
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