How far is East Independence, MO from Huntsville, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Huntsville, MO is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Huntsville.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Truman Road
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
754 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 24 East: Buckner
874 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 24 East: Lexington
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 24 East: Lexington
27.8 mi · 33 min
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Turn left
1075 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight right onto US 24 East: Carrollton, Moberly
708 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East: Moberly
29 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
53.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left
573 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Huntsville Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Huntsville Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Depot Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Huntsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 24 East
Continue straight
53.6 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving East Independence and Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from East Independence and 59.6 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Independence and Sunny near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
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 Carrollton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 99.71 mi (160.47 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 Huntsville
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 39.4405900, -92.5451800 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntsville (-92.54518, 39.44059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.84 | $31.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.86 | $35.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.55 | $39.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.28 | $44.55 |
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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