How far is Independence, MO from Byrnes Mill, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Byrnes Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Byrnes Mill.
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Start on East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 8 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lynn Street
120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 25 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
22 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141
1368 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MO 141: Manchester
56 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Hawkins Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Hawkins Road
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Continue on New Sugar Creek Road
1 mi · 2 min · New Sugar Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MO 30 West
56 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Upper Byrnes Mill Road
33 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Upper Byrnes Mill Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Upper Byrnes Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upper Byrnes Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Byrnes Mill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Byrnes Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Byrnes Mill?
The road trip is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.6 miles from Independence and 121 miles from Byrnes Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Byrnes Mill.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Byrnes Mill. Straight-line distance: 211.4 mi (340.21 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Byrnes Mill
City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,015 |
| Coordinates | 38.4378300, -90.5817900 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Byrnes Mill (-90.58179, 38.43783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.70 | $79.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.24 | $90.49 |
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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