How far is Independence, MO from Monroe City, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Monroe City, MO is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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 03h 42m.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Monroe City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Monroe City.
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Start on East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 12 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lynn Street
124 m · 20 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn right onto East Lexington Avenue
835 ft · 28 sec · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto North Noland Road
1 km · 2 min · North Noland Road
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Turn right onto West US Highway 24
2.1 mi · 5 min · West US Highway 24
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Turn left onto MO 291 North: Liberty
961 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
125 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street
3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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Continue on Lightburne Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
33.7 mi · 36 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
1213 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
135.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn right onto Stoddard Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Stoddard Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1353 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Monroe City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
135 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Monroe City?
The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Cream Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Independence and 93 miles from Monroe City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe City.
Stop Ideas Near Cream Ridge
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 Cream Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Monroe City. Straight-line distance: 148.36 mi (238.77 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe City
City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,438 |
| Coordinates | 39.6536500, -91.7346100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe City (-91.73461, 39.65365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.79 | $69.59 |
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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