Distance from Los Angeles to Independence by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Independence (MO) is 1367 miles or 2199 kilometers or 1187 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Independence is 1631 miles (2625 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 264 miles or 426 km.

Los Angeles to Independence Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and Independence, MO
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to Independence, MO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to Independence, Missouri is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Independence, MO

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Independence, Missouri is 1631 miles or 2625 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Independence, MO is 1631 miles or 2625 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Independence, Missouri.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Independence, Missouri is approximately 1631 miles (2625 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 28 to 29 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Independence, MO

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Independence, MO?
The total driving time is 28 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Independence take?
Los Angeles and Independence are 28 hours 18 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and Independence

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Independence (MO) is 3 Hours.
Independence time is 3 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los Angeles	Current local time in Independence
2026-04-01, 07:32:12 PDT	2026-04-01, 10:32:12 EDT

How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Independence Missouri, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and Independence, MO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1631 mi	2625 km	1416.36 nmi
Straight line distance	1367 mi	2199 km	1187 nmi
Difference	264 mi	426 km	229 nmi

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