How far is Independence, MO from St. Louis, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Independence and St. Louis is 229.15 miles (368.78 km).
Flight distance from Independence, MO to St. Louis, MO is 229.15 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Independence to St. Louis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Independence, Missouri to St. Louis, Missouri is: 240.69 miles (387.35 km) by car.
Driving from Independence to St. Louis will take approximately 03 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Independence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the Independence Square.
| Population | 116774 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'28"N 94°24'56"W |
| Latitude | 39.0911200 |
| Longitude | -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
| Population | 315685 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W |
| Latitude | 38.6272700 |
| Longitude | -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in St. Louis: Market Street (-90.197859,38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time Between Independence and St. Louis
The distance between Independence and St. Louis is 387 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 18 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Independence and St. Louis. The current time is 20:06:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.15 liters (8.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and St. Louis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to St. Louis is $27.22 (diesel $37.59).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $27.22 | $30.03 | $32.78 | $37.59 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and St. Louis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Independence 237.86 miles (383 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Independence 3.79 miles (6 km)
