Distance from Raleigh to Independence by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Independence (MO) is 890 miles or 1432 kilometers or 773 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Independence is 1036 miles (1668 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 146 miles or 236 km.

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Independence, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Independence is 890 miles or 1432 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Independence, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Independence?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Independence, MO is 2 hours 2 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Independence Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Independence, MO
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Independence, MO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Independence, Missouri is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Independence, MO

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Independence, Missouri is 1036 miles or 1668 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Independence, MO is 1036 miles or 1668 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Independence, Missouri.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Independence, Missouri is approximately 1036 miles (1668 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Independence, MO

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Independence, MO?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 35 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Independence take?
Raleigh and Independence are 19 hours 35 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Raleigh and Independence

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Independence (MO) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Independence
2025-12-19, 04:29:46 EST2025-12-19, 04:29:46 EST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Independence Missouri, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1036 mi 1668 km 899.66 nmi
Straight line distance 890 mi 1432 km 773 nmi
Difference 146 mi 236 km 126 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Raleigh

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Independence Details

Independence is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 5' 7.7'' Longitude: W 94° 21' 7.5''
Latitude39.08547
Longitude-94.35208
StateMissouri
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Independence, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 34 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 26 hours 3 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 20 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 18 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 22 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 2 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 14 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 13 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 1 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 15 minutes