How far is Imperial, MO from East Independence, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Imperial and East Independence is 220.11 miles (354.23 km).
Flight distance from Imperial, MO to East Independence, MO is 220.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Imperial to East Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Imperial, Missouri to East Independence, Missouri is: 248.54 miles (399.99 km) by car.
Driving from Imperial to East Independence will take approximately 03 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Imperial
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'11"N 90°22'42"W |
| Latitude | 38.3697800 |
| Longitude | -90.3784500 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. East Independence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the East Independence Historical Society and the East Independence City Hall.
| Population | 110675 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'44"N 94°21'19"W |
| Latitude | 39.0955600 |
| Longitude | -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in East Independence: East 9th Street South (-94.355237,39.09539)
Estimated Travel Time Between Imperial and East Independence
The distance between Imperial and East Independence is 400 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Imperial and East Independence. The current time is 00:52:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.2 liters (8.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Imperial and East Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Imperial to East Independence is $28.11 (diesel $38.82).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $28.11 | $31.01 | $33.85 | $38.82 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Imperial and East Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
