How far is East Independence, MO from Highlandville, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Highlandville, MO is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Highlandville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Highlandville.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1589 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
2959 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Cantrell Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
75.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 60 East, US 160 East, MO 13 South: Rogersville
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto James River Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · James River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 South, US 160 East: Nixa
1210 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on South Campbell Avenue
14.3 mi · 20 min · South Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto Kentling Avenue
1194 ft · 53 sec · Kentling Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kentling Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Highlandville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MO 7 South
Continue straight
75.6 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Independence and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Highlandville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Highlandville?
The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from East Independence and 91.6 miles from Highlandville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Independence and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Highlandville.
Stop Ideas Near Lowry City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowry City.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Highlandville. Straight-line distance: 160.47 mi (258.25 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 Highlandville
City in Christian County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 36.9328300, -93.2804600 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highlandville (-93.28046, 36.93283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.52 | $55.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
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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