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

The driving distance from Farmington, MO to East Independence, MO is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
296.9 mi
04h 39m
Flight
231.42 mi
372.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.42 mi
Kilometers
372.43 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.9 mi
Kilometers
477.81 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Independence
Tue, Jun 2, 12:50 PM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Tue, Jun 2, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-06-02T08:11
Arrive East Independence
Tue, Jun 2, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Auxvasse
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Farmington
147.5 mi
02h 19m
To East Independence
149.4 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    158 m · 25 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    76 m · 15 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1895 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Karsch Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Karsch Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    15 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

    1301 ft · 38 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Jackson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Holke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 9th Street South

    24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 27%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 18%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 18%
West Karsch Boulevard
35.4 mi · 12%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 9%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
231.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auxvasse
02h 19m from Farmington
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Mostly Sunny near East Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Auxvasse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Farmington and 149.4 miles from East Independence.

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

The direct path is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.52 one way or $79.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Mostly Sunny near East Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Auxvasse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auxvasse, 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 Auxvasse.

RAIL

Hermann

53 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

54 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Washington

92 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Quincy

114 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 231.42 mi (372.43 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in St.

Population18,674
Coordinates37.7808800, -90.4217900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-90.42179, 37.78088)
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.66 L · about $39.52
Round trip
$79.04
20.96 gal · 79.32 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.52 $79.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.57 $89.14
Premium $4.65 $48.77 $97.55
Diesel $5.30 $55.59 $111.17

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and East Independence. The current time is 08:11:28.

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.