How far is Ironton, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Ironton, MO to East Independence, MO is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironton and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironton and East Independence.
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Start on Russell Street
899 ft · 30 sec · Russell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto South Commercial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2437 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
31.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia, Jonesburg
1032 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
176.4 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway
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Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
1301 ft · 38 sec · East R.D. Mize Road
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Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive
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Turn straight onto Holke Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto East 9th Street South
24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironton and East Independence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
176 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Patchy Frost leaving Ironton and Clear near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironton to East Independence?
The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Ironton and 150.9 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227 miles (365.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Ironton and Clear near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
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 Kingdom City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironton and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 226.96 mi (365.26 km).
#1 Ironton
City in Iron County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 37.5972700, -90.6273400 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 110,675 |
| Coordinates | 39.0955600, -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.07 | $78.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.06 | $88.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.22 | $96.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.95 | $109.90 |
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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