How far is Independence, MO from Oran, MO?

The driving distance from Independence, MO to Oran, MO is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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
359.66 mi
06h 55m
Flight
293.57 mi
472.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.57 mi
Kilometers
472.46 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.66 mi
Kilometers
578.81 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oran
Mon, Jun 1, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Independence
Tue, Jun 2, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-06-01T15:53
Arrive Oran
Mon, Jun 1, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 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
10:08 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pendleton
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Independence
179.6 mi
03h 27m
To Oran
180 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward MO 77 South: Chaffee

    99 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 77 South: Chaffee

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2200 ft · 2 min · Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Radcliff Road

    657 ft · 22 sec · Radcliff Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    16 m · 2 sec · South Railroad Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 38%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 28%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 15%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 7%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 3%
MO 77 South
9.86 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
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66 mi
293.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
03h 27m from Independence
Leave By
10:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oran.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.6 miles from Independence and 180 miles from Oran.

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

The direct path is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 $47.85 one way or $95.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oran.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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 Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.3 mi away

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Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Hermann

22 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

35 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

77 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

86 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Oran. Straight-line distance: 293.57 mi (472.46 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oran

City in Missouri, USA

Population1,211
Coordinates37.0850500, -89.6553600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-94.41551, 39.09112)
End: Oran (-89.65536, 37.08505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.69 gal
48.04 L · about $47.85
Round trip
$95.71
25.38 gal · 96.08 L
Estimated CO2
112.8 kg one way
Round trip: 225.6 kg / 497 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.85 $95.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.97 $107.94
Premium $4.65 $59.06 $118.12
Diesel $5.30 $67.31 $134.62

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Oran. The current time is 15:53:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.