How far is East Independence, MO from Cole Camp, MO?

The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Cole Camp, MO is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
101 mi
02h 07m
Flight
76.04 mi
122.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.04 mi
Kilometers
122.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101 mi
Kilometers
162.55 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cole Camp
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 PM CDT
Return by in East Independence
Thu, Apr 16, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Independence
2026-04-15T21:49
Arrive Cole Camp
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Warrensburg
MO

City in Missouri

From East Independence
50.5 mi
01h 03m
To Cole Camp
50.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Cole Camp.

  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 left onto East Truman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Holke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

    1268 ft · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

    1489 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    32.3 mi · 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg

    853 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    63 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City

    1733 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

    16.7 mi · 21 min · South Limit Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp

    1635 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    23 m · 3 sec · South Maple Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32.3 mi · 32%
US 50 East
24.9 mi · 25%
South Limit Avenue
16.7 mi · 17%
MO 13
5.25 mi · 5%
South Little Blue Parkway
1.74 mi · 2%
South Jackson Drive
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

32.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrensburg
01h 03m from East Independence
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cole Camp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Cole Camp?

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Warrensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from East Independence and 50.5 miles from Cole Camp.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 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 Cole Camp.

Stop Ideas Near Warrensburg

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

58 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

70 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Cole Camp. Straight-line distance: 76.04 mi (122.37 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
Cole Camp

#2 Cole Camp

City in Benton County, Missouri, United States

Population1,148
Coordinates38.4600200, -93.2027000
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: East Independence (-94.35523, 39.09556)
End: Cole Camp (-93.2027, 38.46002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.49 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.98 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Independence and Cole Camp. The current time is 21:49:07.

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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.