Origin
Independence, MO
Morning in Independence on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, MO to Marlborough, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Independence, MO
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Marlborough, MO
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.4-mile journey from Independence to Marlborough, Missouri, is designed for a single day of travel, taking about 25 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway and South Noland Road being key parts of your route, alongside portions of the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. Given its brevity, this drive is perfect for a quick excursion within the Midwest region and requires no overnight stays. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover this trip comfortably, as there's no significant highway driving involved. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, making it a straightforward and efficient trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this short hop, with zero highway mileage contributing to the overall experience. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 6.8 miles along Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. The route weaves through local streets, requiring frequent adjustments and attention to turns rather than sustained high-speed travel. This character means you'll be keeping a close eye on navigation, making it less about covering distance quickly and more about executing a series of local connections. The drive progresses through neighborhood and commercial areas, typical of a regional commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,034 ft
770 ft
Total Climb
255 ft
Total Descent
405 ft
Highest Point
1,034 ft
Elevation Range
265 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Lynn Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 435 South: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward East 87th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 69
Toward East 87th Street
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East 87th Street
Enter roundabout onto East 87th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| South Noland Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East 87th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| George Brett Super Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 85th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Manchester Trafficway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Marlborough, MO.
1
Start on East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 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
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7
Continue on I 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
George Brett Super Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 8A
Toward I 435 South: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 435
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 69
Toward East 87th Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto East 87th Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 87th Street
12
Continue on East 87th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East 87th Street
13
Turn left onto Manchester Trafficway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Manchester Trafficway
14
Continue on East 85th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 85th Street
15
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
East 83rd Terrace
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Marlborough, MO
Morning in Marlborough on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
25m 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 Marlborough, MO covers 17.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway, South Noland Road, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 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 $2.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Independence, MO to Marlborough, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 770 ft to 1,034 ft elevation with about 255 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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