How far is Independence, MO from Vinita Park, MO?
The driving distance from Independence, MO to Vinita Park, MO is about 231 miles (371.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Vinita Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Vinita Park.
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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
104.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 180: Saint Charles Rock Road
1485 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Charles Rock Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Continue on Saint Charles Rock Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Turn right onto Woodson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Woodson Road
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Turn left onto Midland Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Midland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Walton Road
2405 ft · 2 min · Walton Road
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Turn left onto Bodine Industrial Drive
680 ft · 32 sec · Bodine Industrial Drive
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Turn right onto Chapin Industrial Drive
1132 ft · 51 sec · Chapin Industrial Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapin Industrial Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Vinita Park.
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
105 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Independence and Sunny near Vinita Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Vinita Park?
The road trip is about 231 miles (371.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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 115.3 miles from Independence and 115.8 miles from Vinita Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Independence and Sunny near Vinita Park.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Vinita Park. Straight-line distance: 220.76 mi (355.28 km).
#1 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vinita Park
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,107 |
| Coordinates | 38.6900500, -90.3426200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vinita Park (-90.34262, 38.69005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.73 | $61.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
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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