Trip from Nixa, MO to Independence, MO

Drive Time

Distance

181.6 mi

292 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

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Independence, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nixa, MO to Independence, MO covers 181.6 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Mount Vernon Street, North Massey Boulevard, US 60 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.58 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

90.8 miles from Nixa, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 181.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Mount Vernon 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Nixa, MO to Independence, MO is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nixa, MO to Independence, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Mount Vernon Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Massey Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 60 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
James River Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
MO 13 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Kansas Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 49 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
MO 291 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Mount Vernon Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

59 ft · 9 sec · the route

Turn left onto East Mount Vernon Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Mount Vernon Street

Turn right onto North Massey Boulevard

6.5 mi · 9 min · North Massey Boulevard

Turn left onto US 60 West, US 160 West, MO 13 North: Republic

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 60 West, US 160 West, MO 13 North: Republic

Merge slight left onto James River Freeway

0.9 mi · 1 min · James River Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 North

7.8 mi · 14 min · MO 13 North

Continue on North Kansas Expressway

87 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway

Continue straight

36 mi · 39 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

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

0.2 mi · 17 sec · MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

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

Merge slight left

8.3 mi · 12 min

Turn slight left

8.5 mi · 11 min

Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

Take the exit slight left toward US 50 West: Kansas City

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

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 3 min

Continue on Blue Parkway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Parkway

Turn right onto South Noland Road

5.9 mi · 9 min · South Noland Road

Continue on South Noland Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

466 ft · 23 sec · East Walnut Street

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

394 ft · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

144 ft · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Arrive at your destination

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 90.8 miles from Nixa, MO, or about 1h 30m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.8 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m

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 Nixa, 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 Nixa, MO

This is one driving day of about 181.6 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nixa, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.8 mi from Nixa, MO · 1h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warsaw, MO

91 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

Billings, MO

Fuel and coffee

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

Warsaw, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.8 miles from Nixa, 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

$27.58 one way

$55.17 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$30.41	$60.81
premium	$4.80	$34.28	$68.56
diesel	$5.64	$40.35	$80.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.5	$19.07	$8.72
Efficient EV	45.4	$15.89	$7.26
EV Truck/SUV	72.6	$25.42	$11.62

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 2 days ago

Origin

Nixa, MO

Afternoon in Nixa on Sunday

Local time

2:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Independence, MO

Afternoon in Independence on Sunday

Local time

2:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

41°F

Warsaw, MO

91 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 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 Nixa, MO to Independence, MO covers 181.6 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Mount Vernon Street, North Massey Boulevard, US 60 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.8 miles from Nixa, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.58 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.

The drive from Nixa, MO to Independence, MO is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nixa, MO to Independence, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Nixa, MO to Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.