How far is Independence, MO from Bloomfield, MO?

The driving distance from Independence, MO to Bloomfield, MO is about 380.8 miles (612.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
380.83 mi
07h 23m
Flight
287.86 mi
463.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.86 mi
Kilometers
463.27 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
380.83 mi
Kilometers
612.88 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 1:53 PM CDT
Return by in Independence
Sat, May 2, 9:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-05-02T06:30
Arrive Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 1:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:24 PM to 2:54 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wright City
MO

City in Missouri USA

From Independence
190.2 mi
03h 41m
To Bloomfield
190.6 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Bloomfield.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 25 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    954 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    49 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta

    58 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta

    30.3 mi · 45 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Prairie Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Prairie Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Missouri Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 36%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 27%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 14%
MO 25 South
30.4 mi · 8%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 7%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.9 mi
287.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wright City
03h 41m from Independence
Leave By
9:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Independence and Mostly Sunny near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Independence to Bloomfield?

The road trip is about 380.8 miles (612.9 km) and usually takes 07h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wright City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.2 miles from Independence and 190.6 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.68 one way or $101.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wright City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wright City and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wright City.

RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

38 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

60 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

74 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 287.86 mi (463.27 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, USA

Population1,819
Coordinates36.8858900, -89.9292600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-94.41551, 39.09112)
End: Bloomfield (-89.92926, 36.88589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 613 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.44 gal
50.87 L · about $50.68
Round trip
$101.36
26.88 gal · 101.74 L
Estimated CO2
119.4 kg one way
Round trip: 238.9 kg / 527 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.68 $101.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.16 $114.32
Premium $4.65 $62.55 $125.10
Diesel $5.30 $71.29 $142.57

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Bloomfield. The current time is 06:30:11.

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.