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

The driving distance from Hannibal, MO to East Independence, MO is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
208.36 mi
03h 25m
Flight
165.49 mi
266.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.49 mi
Kilometers
266.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.36 mi
Kilometers
335.32 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Independence
Fri, May 1, 7:24 PM CDT
Return by in Hannibal
Fri, May 1, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hannibal
2026-05-01T15:58
Arrive East Independence
Fri, May 1, 7:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hannibal
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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Hannibal
105.4 mi
01h 42m
To East Independence
103 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway

    3145 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1072 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Warren Barett Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Warren Barett Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1015 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Scott's Corner

    19 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 54 West: Jefferson City

    18.1 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia

    1253 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    18.6 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

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

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

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

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Jackson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Holke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 9th Street South

    24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hannibal 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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
72.9 mi · 35%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 26%
US 54 West
18.1 mi · 9%
Avenue of the Saints
15.6 mi · 7%
Scott's Corner
10.4 mi · 5%
Warren Barett Drive
3.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
01h 42m from Hannibal
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hannibal 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 Hannibal to East Independence?

The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 105.4 miles from Hannibal and 103 miles from East Independence.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hannibal and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 165.49 mi (266.33 km).

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#1 Hannibal

City in Missouri, USA

Population17,246
Coordinates39.7083800, -91.3584800
Altitude153
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: (-91.358491, 39.708375)
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.83 L · about $27.72
Round trip
$55.43
14.7 gal · 55.66 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.72 $55.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.26 $62.52
Premium $4.65 $34.21 $68.41
Diesel $5.30 $38.98 $77.97

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hannibal and East Independence. The current time is 15:58:47.

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.