How far is East Independence, MO from Lincoln, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Lincoln, MO is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Lincoln.
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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
32.3 mi · 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
853 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
63 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City
1733 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto South Limit Avenue
22.8 mi · 29 min · South Limit Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1595 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Street
9 m · 1 sec · Ohio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Lincoln.
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
32.3 mi · 00h 35m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Warrensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from East Independence and 51.5 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Warrensburg
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 Warrensburg.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 73.45 mi (118.21 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 Lincoln
City in Benton County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 38.3908600, -93.3346500 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-93.33465, 38.39086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
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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