How far is Byrnes Mill, MO from East Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Byrnes Mill, MO to East Independence, MO is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.75 mi
03h 53m
Flight
208.28 mi
335.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.28 mi
Kilometers
335.2 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.75 mi
Kilometers
387.45 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Independence
Tue, May 26, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Byrnes Mill
Tue, May 26, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byrnes Mill
2026-05-26T06:02
Arrive East Independence
Tue, May 26, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byrnes Mill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Byrnes Mill
119.9 mi
01h 56m
To East Independence
120.8 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byrnes Mill and East Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on Upper Byrnes Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Upper Byrnes Mill Road

  2. 2

    Merge right

    1695 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward MO 30 East

    36 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward New Sugar Creek Road

    148 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto New Sugar Creek Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Sugar Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hawkins Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Hawkins Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    8.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    41 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    22.1 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

    1301 ft · 38 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Jackson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Holke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 9th Street South

    24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byrnes Mill 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 34%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 23%
Avenue of the Saints
22.1 mi · 9%
MO 30 East
5.91 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 56m from Byrnes Mill
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Byrnes Mill and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Byrnes Mill to East Independence?

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Byrnes Mill and 120.8 miles from East Independence.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Byrnes Mill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, 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 Columbia.

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byrnes Mill and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 208.28 mi (335.2 km).

Byrnes Mill

#1 Byrnes Mill

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population3,015
Coordinates38.4378300, -90.5817900
Altitude143
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: Upper Byrnes Mill Road (-90.581776, 38.437785)
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.11
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.05 $64.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.65 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.30 $45.08 $90.17

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Byrnes Mill and East Independence. The current time is 06:02:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.