How far is Independence, MO from Malden, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Malden, MO is about 411.2 miles (661.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Malden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Malden.
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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
25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
126.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield
1579 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
16 mi · 24 min
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Continue on North Douglas Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Douglas Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1320 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Madison Street
135 m · 11 sec · South Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Laclede Street
19 m · 3 sec · West Laclede Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Laclede Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Malden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
127 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Chance Rain Showers near Malden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Malden?
The road trip is about 411.2 miles (661.7 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?
Dardenne Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.4 miles from Independence and 205.8 miles from Malden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.9 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 $54.72 one way or $109.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Chance Rain Showers near Malden.
Stop Ideas Near Dardenne Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dardenne Prairie.
Washington
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Malden. Straight-line distance: 299.3 mi (481.67 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malden
City in Missouri
| Population | 3,858 |
| Coordinates | 36.5570000, -89.9664800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malden (-89.96648, 36.557)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $54.72 | $109.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.71 | $123.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.53 | $135.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.96 | $153.92 |
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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