How far is Independence, MO from Saint Martins, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Saint Martins, MO is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117 miles (188.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Saint Martins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Saint Martins.
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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
4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home
1138 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
12.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
157 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3032 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Business 50 West
1.1 km · 1 min · Business 50 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Business 50 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Saint Martins.
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
52.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Saint Martins?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Houstonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Independence and 67.9 miles from Saint Martins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117 miles (188.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martins.
Stop Ideas Near Houstonia
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 Houstonia.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Saint Martins. Straight-line distance: 117 mi (188.29 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Martins
City in Cole County, MO
| Population | 1,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.5942000, -92.3371300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Martins (-92.33713, 38.5942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
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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