How far is Eldon, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Eldon, MO to East Independence, MO is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pettis County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eldon and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eldon and East Independence.
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Start on West 2nd Street
26 m · 6 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Aurora Street
549 ft · 28 sec · South Aurora Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
15.2 mi · 20 min · West 4th Street
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South Engineer Avenue
2756 ft · 1 min · South Engineer Avenue
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Turn left onto West Saline Street
1764 ft · 48 sec · West Saline Street
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Continue on East Pettis Street
2233 ft · 1 min · East Pettis Street
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Turn right onto North Ohio Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue
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Continue on MO 765
576 ft · 12 sec · MO 765
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City
1351 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway
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Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
1301 ft · 38 sec · East R.D. Mize Road
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Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive
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Turn straight onto Holke Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Holke 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 Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto East 9th Street South
24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eldon and East Independence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eldon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eldon to East Independence?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Hughesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Eldon and 76.1 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eldon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Hughesville
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 Hughesville.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eldon and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 108.65 mi (174.86 km).
#1 Eldon
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,746 |
| Coordinates | 38.3483600, -92.5815800 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.38 | $38.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.26 | $54.53 |
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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