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Trip from Marionville, MO to Independence, MO

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

191.6 mi

308 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 36m ★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m

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

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Downtown Marionville, MO, MO

Marionville, MO

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city in Jackson and Clay counties in Missouri, United States, that is one of two county seats in Jackson County

Independence, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marionville, MO to Independence, MO covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, I 44, Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.9 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.95 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.8 miles from Marionville, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 191.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 92.9 miles.

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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 45.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 160.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
45.8 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Carthage, Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18B Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Carthage, Kansa...
5
159.9 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 160 Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
6
160.1 mi into trip | ~3h in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
5
177.1 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Take the exit toward US 50 West: Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 50 West: Kansas City
5
191.4 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | South Lynn Street

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Marionville, MO to Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

Kansas City

45.8 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 92.9 mi 1h 39m
I 44 27.9 mi 29m
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway 10.5 mi 11m
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway 10.3 mi 11m
North Carnation Drive 9.4 mi 14m
South Noland Road 8.9 mi 15m
MO 58 8.5 mi 11m
MO 291 8.3 mi 12m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 92.9 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marionville, MO and Independence, MO.

1

Start on MO ZZ

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West Lincoln Street
2

Turn right onto MO 14

0.3 mi · 39 sec · MO 14
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 60

4.1 mi · 6 min · US 60
4

Turn right onto US 60 Business

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Church Street
5

Turn right onto MO 39; MO 265

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Elliott Avenue
6

Turn left onto MO 39; MO 265

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Olive Street
7

Continue on MO 39; MO 265

9.4 mi · 14 min · North Carnation Drive
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
9

Merge onto I 44

28 mi · 29 min · I 44
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Exit 18B Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Carthage, Kansas City
11

Merge onto I 49; US 71

10 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
12

Continue on I 49; US 71

10 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
13

Continue on I 49; US 71

93 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 160 Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
15

Keep slight right at fork

243 ft · 6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
16

Merge onto MO 291

8.3 mi · 12 min · MO 291
17

Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291

8.5 mi · 11 min · MO 58; MO 291
18

Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
19

Take the exit

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

Merge onto US 50

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 50
21

Continue on MO 350

2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway
22

Turn right onto MO V

5.9 mi · 9 min · South Noland Road
23

Continue on South Noland Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road
24

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

466 ft · 22 sec · East Walnut Street
25

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

394 ft · 22 sec · South Lynn Street
26

Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

145 ft · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

East Kansas Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.8 miles from Marionville, MO, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.9 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.8 miles or 1h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 57m

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 Marionville, 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 Marionville, MO

This is one driving day of about 191.6 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marionville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 92.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.8 mi from Marionville, MO · 1h 51m into the drive

Downtown Nevada, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nevada, MO

96 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

Bella Vista, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nevada, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Marionville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.9 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Washington Carver National Monument

George Washington Carver National Monument

National Monument

The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 46.2
View on nps.gov
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.95 one way

$59.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.89 $65.78
premium $4.89 $36.87 $73.74
diesel $5.61 $42.30 $84.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center - Tesla Supercharger

Independence, MO

Tesla

14 DCFC

Casey's General Store #3328 - Tesla Supercharger

Nevada, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 7249 (Mount Vernon, MO)

Mount Vernon, MO

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Bettels Farms

Nevada, MO

FCN

4 DCFC

Price Chopper - Harrisonville

Harrisonville, MO

FCN

4 DCFC

Flying J 672

Peculiar, MO

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Target T1201 (Independence, MO)

Independence, MO

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Bob Sight Ford

Lee's Summit, MO

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

Electrify America: 2 FCN: 2 Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.5 0 $20.12 $9.20
Efficient EV 47.9 0 $16.76 $7.66
EV Truck/SUV 76.6 0 $26.82 $12.26

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Marionville, MO

Evening in Marionville on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Independence, MO

Evening in Independence on Tuesday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Nevada, MO

96 mi in

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

6 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

3h 48m 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 Marionville, MO to Independence, MO covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 44, Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.8 miles from Marionville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 160.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Marionville, MO to Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

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