How far is Maysville, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Maysville, MO to East Independence, MO is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clinton County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maysville and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maysville and East Independence.
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Start on West Main Street
712 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Polk Street
8.9 mi · 16 min · South Polk Street
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit right toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
33.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right
1274 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road
552 ft · 11 sec · Plattsburg Road
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Continue on Lightborne Road
820 ft · 16 sec · Lightborne Road
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Continue on Lightburne Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street
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Continue on South Leonard Street
1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street
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Take the ramp left
45 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight right
10 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road
1709 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.4 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 Maysville and East Independence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35 South
Take the exit right toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
33.9 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maysville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maysville to East Independence?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lathrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Maysville and 33.2 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maysville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Lathrop
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 Lathrop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maysville and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 54.84 mi (88.25 km).
#1 Maysville
City in DeKalb County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 39.8891700, -94.3619000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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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