How far is Brookfield, MO from East Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Brookfield, MO to East Independence, MO is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.61 mi
01h 55m
Flight
83.33 mi
134.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.33 mi
Kilometers
134.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.61 mi
Kilometers
181.23 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM CDT
Return by in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-04-23T10:37
Arrive East Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kidder
MO

City in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States

From Brookfield
56.2 mi
00h 57m
To East Independence
56.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 23 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield and East Independence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield and East Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    67 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Helm Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Helm Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1274 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road

    552 ft · 11 sec · Plattsburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lightborne Road

    820 ft · 16 sec · Lightborne Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lightburne Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Leonard Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    45 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    10 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road

    1709 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 9th Street South

    24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield and East Independence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
61 mi · 54%
I 35 South
34.1 mi · 30%
South Leonard Street
10.7 mi · 9%
Lightburne Street
2.72 mi · 2%
West Helm Street
1.79 mi · 2%
East Truman Road
1.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

61 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kidder
00h 57m from Brookfield
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brookfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookfield to East Independence?

The road trip is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kidder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Brookfield and 56.4 miles from East Independence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brookfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Kidder

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kidder, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kidder.

RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

88 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

99 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Warrensburg

117 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 83.33 mi (134.1 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

City in Linn County, Missouri

Population4,178
Coordinates39.7844700, -93.0735300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-93.073591, 39.784454)
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.04 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
7.94 gal · 30.08 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.88 $33.77
Premium $4.65 $18.48 $36.95
Diesel $5.30 $21.06 $42.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and East Independence. The current time is 10:37:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.