How far is Oran, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Oran, MO to East Independence, MO is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.8 miles (468 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oran and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oran and East Independence.
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Start on South Railroad Street
16 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Radcliff Road
657 ft · 19 sec · Radcliff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
2200 ft · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Interstate 55
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Interstate 55
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau
1122 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway
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Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
1301 ft · 38 sec · East R.D. Mize Road
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Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive
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Turn straight onto Holke Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Truman Road
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Turn right 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 Oran and East Independence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 North
Keep slight left
102 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oran and Mostly Sunny near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oran to East Independence?
The road trip is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.7 miles from Oran and 180.7 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.8 miles (468 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.82 one way or $95.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oran and Mostly Sunny near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Warrenton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.
Hermann
Washington
Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oran and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 290.83 mi (468.05 km).
#1 Oran
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.0850500, -89.6553600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.82 | $95.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.93 | $107.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.01 | $118.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.25 | $134.51 |
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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