How far is East Independence, MO from Holden, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Holden, MO is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Holden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Holden.
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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 left onto East Truman Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road
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Turn right onto Holke Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road
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Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive
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Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
1268 ft · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road
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Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
1489 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO D, MO Z: Bates City, Napoleon
868 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Second Street
1775 ft · 50 sec · North Second Street
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Continue on South 2nd Street
872 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Route Z
10.2 mi · 14 min · East State Route Z
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Turn right
1716 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight left
86 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
9.2 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street
106 m · 14 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Olive Street
1282 ft · 42 sec · South Olive Street
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Turn left
107 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto South Market Street
33 m · 5 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Holden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Holden?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Bates City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from East Independence and 22.4 miles from Holden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 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 Holden.
Stop Ideas Near Bates 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 Bates City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Holden. Straight-line distance: 32.82 mi (52.82 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 Holden
Place in Missouri
| Population | 2,234 |
| Coordinates | 38.7141800, -93.9913300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holden (-93.99133, 38.71418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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