How far is Independence, MO from Sherrill, MO?

The driving distance from Independence, MO to Sherrill, MO is about 238 miles (383.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.05 mi
04h 43m
Flight
172.36 mi
277.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.36 mi
Kilometers
277.39 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.05 mi
Kilometers
383.11 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherrill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 PM CDT
Return by in Independence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-23T10:34
Arrive Sherrill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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
118.9 mi
02h 21m
To Sherrill
119.1 mi
02h 21m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    748 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City

    59 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    159 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    2329 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50

    66 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50

    724 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East

    547 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla

    32.6 mi · 43 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tim Bradley Way

    19 m · 1 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    27.9 mi · 35 min · North Bishop Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Shafer Road

    1304 ft · 57 sec · Shafer Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shafer Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 South
72.6 mi · 31%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 23%
North Bishop Avenue
28 mi · 12%
South Noland Road
3.07 mi · 1%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
02h 21m from Independence
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence and Mostly Sunny near Sherrill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238 miles (383.1 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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 118.9 miles from Independence and 119.1 miles from Sherrill.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sherrill. Straight-line distance: 172.36 mi (277.39 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

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

#2 Sherrill

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population5,278
Coordinates37.5886500, -91.8762700
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-94.41551, 39.09112)
End: Sherrill (-91.87627, 37.58865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.8 L · about $31.68
Round trip
$63.35
16.8 gal · 63.6 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.68 $63.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.73 $71.45
Premium $4.65 $39.09 $78.19
Diesel $5.30 $44.55 $89.11

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 Sherrill. The current time is 10:34:20.

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.