Origin
Nevada, MO
Morning in Nevada on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nevada, MO to Independence, MO
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
90.4 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nevada, MO
John De Leon
Independence, MO
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from Nevada, MO to Independence, MO covers 90.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, South Noland Road, MO 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.4 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 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
45.2 miles from Nevada, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 90.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and South Noland Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.4 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and South Noland Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 58.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m 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
90.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
5
90.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
East Kansas Avenue
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 57.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| South Noland Road | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| MO 58 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| MO 291 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| US 50 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Blue Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Osage Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on East Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto I 49 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Osage Boulevard
3
Take the ramp onto I 49 Business
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 49 Business
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
4
Merge onto I 49; US 71
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 49; US 71
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
6
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
7
Merge onto MO 291
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 291
8
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 58; MO 291
9
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 50 West: Kansas City
11
Merge onto US 50
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 50
12
Continue on MO 350
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Parkway
13
Turn right onto MO V
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Noland Road
14
Continue on South Noland Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
15
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Walnut Street
16
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
17
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
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 45.2 miles from Nevada, MO, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 45.2 miles or 50m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Nevada, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Nevada, MO
This is one driving day of about 90.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nevada, 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 49 for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Nevada, MO · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Nevada, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.46 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.08 | $40.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.66 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Independence, MO
Morning in Independence on Monday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
5 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
1h 52m 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 Nevada, MO to Independence, MO covers 90.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, South Noland Road, MO 58. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 miles from Nevada, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.73 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 90.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 58.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 58.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Nevada, MO to Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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