How far is East Independence, MO from Winfield, MO?
The driving distance from East Independence, MO to Winfield, MO is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Independence and Winfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence and Winfield.
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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
69.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO H: Wright City
1131 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Wildcat Drive
51 m · 10 sec · Wildcat Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
119 m · 11 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue straight
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boone Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Boone Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
130 m · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cherry Street
1305 ft · 27 sec · East Cherry Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Cherry Street
35 m · 3 sec · East Cherry Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Cherry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Cherry Street
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Turn right
13 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2249 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto West Cherry Street
6 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Independence and Winfield.
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
69.7 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving East Independence and Clear near Winfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Independence to Winfield?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.5 miles from East Independence and 107.9 miles from Winfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around East Independence and Clear near Winfield.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
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 Huntsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Independence and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 194.18 mi (312.51 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 Winfield
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 38.9972700, -90.7384600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield (-90.73846, 38.99727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.32 | $64.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.31 | $80.62 |
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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