How far is Independence, MO from Pevely, MO?

The driving distance from Independence, MO to Pevely, MO is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.48 mi
04h 55m
Flight
223.87 mi
360.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.87 mi
Kilometers
360.29 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.48 mi
Kilometers
411.15 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pevely
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Pevely
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Independence
127.5 mi
02h 28m
To Pevely
127.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 13 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z: Pevely

    1544 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto County Road

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Elm Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 53%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 21%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 10%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
12 mi · 5%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 5%
South Noland Road
3.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
223.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
02h 28m from Independence
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Sunny near Pevely.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 127.5 miles from Independence and 127.9 miles from Pevely.

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

The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.01 one way or $68.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Sunny near Pevely.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Pevely. Straight-line distance: 223.87 mi (360.29 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Pevely

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population6,001
Coordinates38.2833900, -90.3951200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-94.41551, 39.09112)
End: Pevely (-90.39512, 38.28339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.13 L · about $34.01
Round trip
$68.03
18.04 gal · 68.26 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.01 $68.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.36 $76.72
Premium $4.65 $41.98 $83.96
Diesel $5.30 $47.84 $95.68

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Pevely. The current time is 04:53:16.

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.