How far is Marlborough, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Marlborough, MO to East Independence, MO is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marlborough and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlborough and East Independence.
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Start on East 83rd Terrace
64 m · 9 sec · East 83rd Terrace
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Continue on Park Avenue
1305 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 85th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 85th Street
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Continue on Manchester Trafficway
885 ft · 24 sec · Manchester Trafficway
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Turn right onto East 87th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 87th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 87th Street
81 m · 5 sec · East 87th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 87th Street
115 m · 7 sec · East 87th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 435 North
126 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 435 North
1122 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 24 West: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Sports Complex
664 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis, Sports Complex
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road
838 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto South Noland Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Noland Road
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Turn right onto East 23rd Street South
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 23rd Street South
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road
1459 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Truman Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road
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Turn left 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 Marlborough and East Independence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 435 North
Merge slight left
6.38 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Marlborough and Sunny near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marlborough to East Independence?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Marlborough and 15 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marlborough and Sunny near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Raytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Birmingham Town hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raytown.
Independence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 13.81 mi (22.23 km).
#1 Marlborough
Village in St.
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.9766700, -94.5621800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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