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

The driving distance from Fayette, MO to East Independence, MO is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.03 mi
01h 53m
Flight
89.66 mi
144.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.66 mi
Kilometers
144.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.03 mi
Kilometers
175.46 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive East Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sweet Springs
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From Fayette
53.7 mi
00h 56m
To East Independence
55.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    19 m · 4 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Morrison Street

    1656 ft · 46 sec · West Morrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto North Cleveland Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · North Cleveland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    39 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Ashley Road

    3 mi · 6 min · East Ashley Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  9. 9

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

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

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

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Jackson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Holke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 9th Street South

    24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
17 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
84.9 mi · 78%
North Cleveland Street
10.5 mi · 10%
East Ashley Road
3 mi · 3%
South Little Blue Parkway
1.62 mi · 1%
South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi · 1%
Holke Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Turn slight right onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

84.9 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweet Springs
00h 56m from Fayette
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to East Independence?

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Sweet Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Fayette and 55.4 miles from East Independence.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Sweet Springs

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

32 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

36 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

83 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

89 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 89.66 mi (144.3 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

City in Howard County, Missouri

Population2,682
Coordinates39.1458700, -92.6837900
Altitude214
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 Church Street (-92.683699, 39.145909)
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.75
Premium $4.65 $17.92 $35.84
Diesel $5.30 $20.42 $40.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and East Independence. The current time is 09:11:13.

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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.