How far is Maryland Heights, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Maryland Heights, MO to Independence, MO is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland Heights and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland Heights and Independence.
-
1
Start on Fee Fee Road
715 ft · 31 sec · Fee Fee Road
-
2
Turn right onto Schuetz Road
1025 ft · 31 sec · Schuetz Road
-
3
Turn left onto Dorsett Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dorsett Road
-
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 270 North
1118 ft · 16 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
1 mi · 1 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
645 ft · 11 sec
-
8
Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
1 km · 57 sec
-
9
Merge slight left
215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min
-
10
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
-
11
Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road
1110 ft · 24 sec
-
13
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road
-
14
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street
-
15
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street
-
16
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland Heights and 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
215 mi · 04h 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 Maryland Heights and Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland Heights to Independence?
The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 113.2 miles from Maryland Heights and 113.6 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.17 one way or $60.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryland Heights and Sunny near Independence.
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
Sedalia
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland Heights and Independence. Straight-line distance: 215.88 mi (347.42 km).
#1 Maryland Heights
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 26,895 |
| Coordinates | 38.7131100, -90.4298400 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.02 | $68.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Missouri · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.