Origin
Platte City, MO
Morning in Platte City on Friday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Platte City, MO to East Independence, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Platte City, MO
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East Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Platte City, MO to East Independence, MO covers 37.2 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 291, Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway, I 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on MO 291. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Platte City, MO to East Independence, MO covers 37.2 miles and takes about 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 291 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (I 29; I 435; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 29; I 435; US 71
Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 29; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MO 152 East: Liberty
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 9A
Toward MO 152 East: Liberty
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
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 Platte City, MO to East Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Liberty along the way.
Liberty
22.8 mi in
|
~27m
|
via West Kansas Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 291 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 29 | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| East Truman Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Kansas Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Barry Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 291
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platte City, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Prairie View Road
373 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Prairie View Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
4
Merge onto I 29; US 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29; US 71
5
Merge onto I 29; I 435; US 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29; I 435; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 29; US 71
Toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 9A
Toward MO 152 East: Liberty
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto MO 152
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
9
Continue on MO 152
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast Barry Road
10
Continue on West Kansas Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kansas Street
Toward Liberty
11
Turn right onto MO 291
12 mi
·
17 min
·
MO 291
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward East Truman Road
13
Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Truman Road
14
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
15
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
16
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Platte City, MO · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Platte City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Independence, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into East Independence, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
East Independence, MO
Morning in East Independence on Friday
Local time
10:00 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
1 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
51m 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 Platte City, MO to East Independence, MO covers 37.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 291, Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway, I 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Platte City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.82 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (I 29; I 435; US 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 29; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Platte City, MO to East Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Liberty 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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