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

The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Glendale, MO is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.14 mi
04h 32m
Flight
216.82 mi
348.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.82 mi
Kilometers
348.94 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.14 mi
Kilometers
373.59 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Sat, Nov 7, 6:08 AM CST
Return by in East Independence
Sat, Nov 7, 10:41 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Independence
2026-11-07T01:35
Arrive Glendale
Sat, Nov 7, 6:08 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:54 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Independence
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From East Independence
115.8 mi
02h 16m
To Glendale
116.3 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    27.7 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward McKnight Road

    960 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South McKnight Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South McKnight Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Berry Road

    571 ft · 16 sec · North Berry Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on North Berry Road

    2925 ft · 1 min · North Berry Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Berry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 58%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
Avenue of the Saints
27.7 mi · 12%
Daniel Boone Expressway
2.55 mi · 1%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
South Little Blue Parkway
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

81 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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
216.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
02h 16m from East Independence
Leave By
7:54 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Independence and Mostly Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 115.8 miles from East Independence and 116.3 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.91 one way or $61.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Independence and Mostly Sunny near Glendale.

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 East Independence and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 216.82 mi (348.94 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
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#2 Glendale

Glendale is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5958900, -90.3770600
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: East Independence (-94.35523, 39.09556)
End: Glendale (-90.37706, 38.59589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.01 L · about $30.91
Round trip
$61.82
16.38 gal · 62.02 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.91 $61.82
Mid-grade $4.15 $33.97 $67.94
Premium $4.51 $36.96 $73.92
Diesel $6.00 $49.11 $98.21

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between East Independence and Glendale. The current time is 01:35:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.