How far is East Independence, MO from Gladstone, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Gladstone, MO is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Gladstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Gladstone.
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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 right onto East Truman Road
7.2 mi · 16 min · East Truman Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Claycomo, Des Moines
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street
746 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto East Front Street, Riverfront Park Access
54 m · 5 sec
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Continue on East Front Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Front Street
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Turn right onto North Chouteau Trafficway
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Chouteau Trafficway
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Continue on Northeast Chouteau Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Parkway
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Continue on Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
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Turn right onto North Antioch Road
3141 ft · 1 min · North Antioch Road
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Turn left onto Northeast 60th Street
1475 ft · 1 min · Northeast 60th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Howard Avenue
105 m · 20 sec · North Howard Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 60th Terrace
114 m · 22 sec · Northeast 60th Terrace
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Turn sharp right onto North Garfield Avenue
41 m · 6 sec · North Garfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Garfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Gladstone.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Truman Road
Turn right onto East Truman Road
7.23 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Gladstone?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from East Independence and 8.8 miles from Gladstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladstone.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Creek.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Gladstone. Straight-line distance: 13.05 mi (21 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 Gladstone
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 27,677 |
| Coordinates | 39.2038900, -94.5546800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gladstone (-94.55468, 39.20389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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