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

The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Brookfield, MO is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
112.09 mi
02h 17m
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
112.09 mi
Kilometers
180.39 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Return by in East Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Independence
2026-04-23T12:05
Arrive Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Independence
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 East Independence
56 mi
01h 08m
To Brookfield
56.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 9th Street South

    24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Truman Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Truman Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2081 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    125 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street

    3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lightburne Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    33.7 mi · 36 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

    1213 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto West Helm Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Helm Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    67 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
94.5 mi · 84%
East Truman Road
11.5 mi · 10%
Lightburne Street
3.13 mi · 3%
West Helm Street
1.77 mi · 2%
South Leonard Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Main Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

60.8 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kidder
01h 08m from East Independence
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 miles from East Independence and 56.1 miles from Brookfield.

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 28.8 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 East Independence and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 83.33 mi (134.1 km).

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#1 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Brookfield

#2 Brookfield

City in Linn County, Missouri

Population4,178
Coordinates39.7844700, -93.0735300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: East Independence (-94.35523, 39.09556)
End: Brookfield (-93.07353, 39.78447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.97 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.94 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 East Independence and Brookfield. The current time is 12:05:00.

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.