How far is Mound City, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Mound City, MO to East Independence, MO is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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 42m.
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 Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mound City and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mound City and East Independence.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
1294 ft · 49 sec · State Street
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Turn left
1383 ft · 33 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph
891 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 152 East: Liberty
1657 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Barry Road
2287 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Barry Road
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Continue on West Kansas Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kansas Street
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 17 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 Mound City 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 29 South
Merge slight left
67.2 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mound City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mound City to East Independence?
The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Taos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Mound City and 53.4 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mound City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Taos
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 Taos.
Union Station
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Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mound City and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 85.41 mi (137.46 km).
#1 Mound City
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,039 |
| Coordinates | 40.1311100, -95.2316400 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.13 | $34.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
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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