How far is East Independence, MO from Houston, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Houston, MO is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Boone 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 Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Houston.
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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
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
748 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City
59 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
159 m · 12 sec
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Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
2329 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50
66 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50
724 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East
547 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla
32.6 mi · 43 min
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tim Bradley Way
19 m · 1 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way
2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
47.3 mi · 59 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1397 ft · 45 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
686 ft · 32 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right
54 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Houston.
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
52.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Houston?
The road trip is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from East Independence and 127.4 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 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 Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Houston. Straight-line distance: 178.63 mi (287.47 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 Houston
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,085 |
| Coordinates | 37.3261600, -91.9559900 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Houston (-91.95599, 37.32616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.86 | $67.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.79 | $83.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.63 | $95.26 |
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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