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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
47 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Ferguson Avenue
991 ft · 35 sec · Ferguson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Charles Rock Road
2849 ft · 48 sec · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Saint Charles Rock Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 North
1417 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Kansas City
2159 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
221.6 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road
1110 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto South Noland Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Lynn Street
120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street
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Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pagedale and Independence. Straight-line distance: 222.69 mi (358.39 km).
#1 Pagedale
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,290 |
| Coordinates | 38.6833800, -90.3076100 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
A city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 116,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.0911200, -94.4155100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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