How far is Gladstone, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Gladstone, MO to East Independence, MO is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gladstone and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladstone and East Independence.
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Start on North Garfield Avenue
126 m · 21 sec · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 61st Street
1843 ft · 1 min · Northeast 61st Street
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Turn right onto North Antioch Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Antioch Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
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Continue on Northeast Chouteau Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Parkway
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Continue on North Chouteau Trafficway
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Chouteau Trafficway
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 South: Grandview
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road
2227 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
7.3 mi · 16 min · East Truman Road
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Turn left 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 Gladstone and East Independence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Truman Road
Turn left onto East Truman Road
7.3 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gladstone 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 Gladstone to East Independence?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Gladstone and 11.7 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gladstone and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Creek.
Independence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gladstone and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 13.05 mi (21 km).
#1 Gladstone
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 27,677 |
| Coordinates | 39.2038900, -94.5546800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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