How far is East Independence, MO from Marlborough, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Marlborough, MO is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson 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 Marlborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Marlborough.
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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
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Truman Road
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Turn left onto North Noland Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Noland Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City
766 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Wichita
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 87th Street
1164 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 87th Street
57 m · 4 sec · East 87th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 87th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 87th Street
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Turn left onto Manchester Trafficway
894 ft · 22 sec · Manchester Trafficway
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Continue on East 85th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 85th Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1515 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 83rd Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Marlborough.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
6.77 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving East Independence and Sunny near Marlborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Marlborough?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from East Independence and 10.4 miles from Marlborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Independence and Sunny near Marlborough.
Stop Ideas Near Raytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Birmingham Town hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raytown.
Independence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Marlborough. Straight-line distance: 13.81 mi (22.23 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 Marlborough
Village in St.
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.9766700, -94.5621800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlborough (-94.56218, 38.97667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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