How far is Independence, MO from Troy, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Troy, MO is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Troy.
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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
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
69.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO H: Wright City
1131 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Wildcat Drive
51 m · 10 sec · Wildcat Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
119 m · 11 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue straight
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boone Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Boone Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
59 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Wood Street
47 m · 12 sec · East Wood Street
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Turn left
39 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Troy.
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
69.7 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Troy?
The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Independence and 101.7 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
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 Rocheport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Troy. Straight-line distance: 184.49 mi (296.91 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA
| Population | 13,341 |
| Coordinates | 38.9794900, -90.9807000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Troy (-90.9807, 38.97949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
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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