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Distance from Kennett, MO to Independence, MO

Distance

436 mi

Time

8 hours 11 mins

Gas Cost

$38 - $73

There are 309.41 miles from Kennett to Independence in northwest direction and 436 miles (701.67 kilometers) by car, following the I-55 route.

Kennett and Independence are 8 hours 11 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Kennett, MO to Independence, MO. The halfway point is Wentzville, MO.

Kennett, MO and Independence, MO are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 12:26 am.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 17.52 gallons of gas to cover the route between Kennett, MO and Independence, MO.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Kennett to Independence is $53.

During the route, an average car will release 343.28 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.03 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 11, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Kennett, MO and Independence, MO

If you want to meet halfway between Kennett, MO and Independence, MO or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.805630 and -90.835274, or 38º 48' 20.268" N, 90º 50' 6.9864" W. This location is 218.14 miles away from Kennett, MO and Independence, MO and it would take approximately 4 hours 5 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Wentzville, MO, situated 237 miles from Kennett, MO and 199 miles from Independence, MO. It would take 3 hours 39 mins to go from Kennett to Wentzville and 2 hours 59 mins to go from Independence to Wentzville.