How far is East Independence, MO from Moberly, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Moberly, MO is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saline County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Moberly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Moberly.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 763
839 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Range Line Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Range Line Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 763 North: Moberly
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 North: Moberly
1927 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 63 North: Moberly
2711 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO EE: Downtown Moberly
785 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Clark Street
32 m · 5 sec · South Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Moberly.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Moberly?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from East Independence and 75 miles from Moberly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
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 Nelson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Moberly. Straight-line distance: 104.96 mi (168.91 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 Moberly
City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 13,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.4183700, -92.4382400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moberly (-92.43824, 39.41837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
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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