How far is Pagedale, MO from Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Pagedale, MO to Independence, MO is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
232.77 mi
03h 43m
Flight
222.69 mi
358.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.69 mi
Kilometers
358.39 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.77 mi
Kilometers
374.6 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM CDT
Return by in Pagedale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pagedale
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Independence
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pagedale
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 Pagedale
116.6 mi
01h 51m
To Independence
116.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pagedale and Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ferguson Avenue

    991 ft · 35 sec · Ferguson Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Charles Rock Road

    2849 ft · 48 sec · Saint Charles Rock Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Charles Rock Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Charles Rock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 North

    1417 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  7. 7

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

    2159 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    221.6 mi · 4 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road

    1110 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pagedale and 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
222 mi · 95%
South Noland Road
3.04 mi · 1%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.65 mi · 1%
Saint Charles Rock Road
2.21 mi · 1%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.43 mi · 1%
Inner Belt Expressway
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

222 mi · 04h 12m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
222.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 51m from Pagedale
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pagedale and Sunny near Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pagedale to Independence?

The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 116.6 miles from Pagedale and 116.2 miles from Independence.

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

The direct path is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.96 one way or $61.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pagedale and Sunny near 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 Pagedale and Independence. Straight-line distance: 222.69 mi (358.39 km).

Pagedale

#1 Pagedale

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population3,290
Coordinates38.6833800, -90.3076100
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Independence

#2 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.307637, 38.683438)
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.09 L · about $30.96
Round trip
$61.92
16.42 gal · 62.18 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.96 $61.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.92 $69.83
Premium $4.65 $38.21 $76.42
Diesel $5.30 $43.55 $87.09

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 Pagedale and Independence. The current time is 06:56:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.