How far is Elsberry, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Elsberry, MO to East Independence, MO is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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City in Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsberry and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsberry and East Independence.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
11.1 mi · 16 min · Broadway Street
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2719 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
11.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto East 3rd Street
1267 ft · 27 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Sturgeon Street
115 m · 9 sec · North Sturgeon Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1867 ft · 32 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto Danville Road
702 ft · 12 sec · Danville Road
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Continue on Danville Road
5 mi · 8 min · Danville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2201 ft · 39 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
1085 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.1 mi · 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 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 Elsberry and East Independence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elsberry 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 Elsberry to East Independence?
The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Elsberry and 111.6 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elsberry and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsberry and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 191.62 mi (308.38 km).
#1 Elsberry
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667200, -90.7809600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.79 | $81.58 |
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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