How far is East Independence, MO from Senath, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Senath, MO is about 442.4 miles (712 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Senath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Senath.
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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
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Hayti, Kennett
2639 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
78 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Commercial Street
2732 ft · 1 min · East Commercial Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 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 Senath.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
175 mi · 03h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence and Mostly Sunny near Senath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Senath?
The road trip is about 442.4 miles (712 km) and usually takes 08h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221 miles from East Independence and 221.3 miles from Senath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.87 one way or $117.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Mostly Sunny near Senath.
Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres
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 Country Life Acres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Senath. Straight-line distance: 307.49 mi (494.85 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 Senath
City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,596 |
| Coordinates | 36.1342300, -90.1598200 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Senath (-90.15982, 36.13423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 712 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 31m |
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 | $58.87 | $117.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.39 | $132.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.65 | $145.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.80 | $165.59 |
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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