How far is East Independence, MO from Advance, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Advance, MO is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Advance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Advance.
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Start on East 9th Street South
24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South
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Turn left onto Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road
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Turn right onto Holke Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road
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Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive
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Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
1268 ft · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road
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Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
1489 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
954 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Nash Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta
58 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta
15.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
1753 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
65 m · 4 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Advance.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Advance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Advance?
The road trip is about 363.2 miles (584.5 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warrenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.4 miles from East Independence and 181.8 miles from Advance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.34 one way or $96.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Advance.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Moscow Mills City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrenton.
Hermann
Washington
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Advance. Straight-line distance: 278.08 mi (447.52 km).
#1 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Advance
City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,331 |
| Coordinates | 37.1045500, -89.9095300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Advance (-89.90953, 37.10455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 585 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $48.34 | $96.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.52 | $109.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.66 | $119.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.00 | $135.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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