Origin
Oakland, MO
Late night in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, MO to Independence, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
179.3 mi
289 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, MO
Robert So
Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakland, MO to Independence, MO covers 179.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 7, US 65, North Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.8 miles on MO 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
89.7 miles from Oakland, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 179.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 2m highway drive covering 179.3 miles, with most of the trip on MO 7 and US 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.8 miles on MO 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 7 and US 65. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 76.9 miles in near MO 7.
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 179.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 76.9 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.4 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
76.9 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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MO 7
Take the exit onto MO 7 toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
5
144.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
|
MO 7
Take the exit onto MO 7 toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kan...
5
147.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m 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
147.8 mi into trip
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~3h 15m 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
164.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
Take the exit toward US 50 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 50 West: Kansas City
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 Oakland, MO to Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Clinton along the way.
Clinton
76.9 mi in
|
~1h 47m
|
via MO 7
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 7 | 70.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 65 | 38.6 mi | 49m |
| North Jefferson Street | 28.7 mi | 39m |
| South Noland Road | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| MO 58 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| MO 291 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| MO 32 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| US 50 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
MO 7
— 70.8 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on Evanston Road
172 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evanston Road
2
Turn left onto MO B
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
MO B
3
Turn left onto MO 32
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
MO 32
4
Continue on MO 5; MO 32
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on MO 64
29 mi
·
39 min
·
North Jefferson Street
6
Turn right onto US 65
39 mi
·
49 min
·
US 65
7
Take the exit onto MO 7
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MO 7
Toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
8
Turn left onto MO 7
28 mi
·
38 min
·
MO 7
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MO 7; MO 13; MO 52
39 mi
·
44 min
·
MO 7; MO 13; MO 52
10
Take the exit onto MO 7
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
12
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
13
Merge onto MO 291
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 291
14
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 58; MO 291
15
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 50 West: Kansas City
17
Merge onto US 50
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 50
18
Continue on MO 350
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Parkway
19
Turn right onto MO V
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Noland Road
20
Continue on South Noland Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
21
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Walnut Street
22
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
23
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
24
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 89.7 miles from Oakland, MO, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 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 39 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.7 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, MO
This is one driving day of about 179.3 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Oakland, 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 MO 7 for about 70.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.7 mi from Oakland, MO · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.7 miles from Oakland, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MO 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.03 one way
$56.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.78 | $61.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.59 | $79.17 |
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: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.83 | $8.61 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.10 | $11.48 |
Gas CO2
63 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.
Destination
Independence, MO
Late night in Independence on Saturday
Local time
2:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Warsaw, MO
90 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
16 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oakland, MO to Independence, MO covers 179.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 7, US 65, North Jefferson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.7 miles from Oakland, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.03 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 76.9 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.4 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Oakland, MO to Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Clinton along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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