How far is East Independence, MO from Warrenton, MO?

The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Warrenton, MO is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.61 mi
03h 27m
Flight
173.78 mi
279.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.78 mi
Kilometers
279.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.61 mi
Kilometers
293.88 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenton
Sun, Apr 26, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in East Independence
Sun, Apr 26, 2:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Independence
2026-04-26T07:40
Arrive Warrenton
Sun, Apr 26, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Independence
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boonville
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

From East Independence
91.1 mi
01h 43m
To Warrenton
91.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph ESE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Warrenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Warrenton.

  1. 1

    Start on East 9th Street South

    24 m · 9 sec · East 9th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Holke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

    1268 ft · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

    1489 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point

    908 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Booneslick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Warrenton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
118 mi · 65%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 30%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
South Little Blue Parkway
1.74 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
South Jackson Drive
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

64.2 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
173.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonville
01h 43m from East Independence
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Independence and Mostly Sunny near Warrenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Warrenton?

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from East Independence and 91.5 miles from Warrenton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Independence and Mostly Sunny near Warrenton.

Stop Ideas Near Boonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boonville.

RAIL

Sedalia

51 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
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Jefferson City

66 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
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Warrensburg

89 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Warrenton. Straight-line distance: 173.78 mi (279.67 km).

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#1 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Warrenton

#2 Warrenton

City in Warren County, Missouri, United States

Population8,913
Coordinates38.8114400, -91.1415400
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: East Independence (-94.35523, 39.09556)
End: Warrenton (-91.14154, 38.81144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.39 L · about $24.29
Round trip
$48.57
12.88 gal · 48.78 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.29 $48.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $4.65 $29.97 $59.94
Diesel $5.30 $34.16 $68.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between East Independence and Warrenton. The current time is 07:40:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.