How far is Olivette, MO from East Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Olivette, MO to East Independence, MO is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.84 mi
03h 37m
Flight
216.07 mi
347.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.07 mi
Kilometers
347.73 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.84 mi
Kilometers
373.11 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Independence
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in Olivette
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olivette
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive East Independence
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olivette
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Olivette
114.5 mi
01h 48m
To East Independence
117.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olivette and East Independence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olivette and East Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on Dielman Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Dielman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Page Avenue

    24.8 mi · 33 min · Page Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    3064 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

    1301 ft · 38 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Jackson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Holke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 9th Street South

    24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olivette and East Independence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 35%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 23%
Page Avenue
24.8 mi · 11%
Avenue of the Saints
3.84 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
216.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 48m from Olivette
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olivette 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 Olivette to East Independence?

The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 114.5 miles from Olivette and 117.4 miles from East Independence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olivette and Sunny near East Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olivette and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 216.07 mi (347.73 km).

Olivette

#1 Olivette

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population7,842
Coordinates38.6653300, -90.3759500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Independence

A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population110,675
Coordinates39.0955600, -94.3552300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Dielman Road (-90.375888, 38.66533)
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.97 L · about $30.85
Round trip
$61.69
16.36 gal · 61.94 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.85 $61.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.79 $69.58
Premium $4.65 $38.07 $76.14
Diesel $5.30 $43.39 $86.77

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

There is no time difference between Olivette and East Independence. The current time is 06:58:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.