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

The driving distance from Rogersville, MO to East Independence, MO is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
184.72 mi
03h 02m
Flight
153.88 mi
247.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.88 mi
Kilometers
247.64 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.72 mi
Kilometers
297.28 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Independence
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-18T05:38
Arrive East Independence
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lowry City
MO

City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States

From Rogersville
91.2 mi
01h 31m
To East Independence
93.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    854 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia

    1511 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar

    596 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar

    64 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    35.9 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road

    1459 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Truman Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1341 ft · 1 min · Main Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 9th Street South

    24 m · 3 sec · East 9th Street South

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kansas Expressway
123 mi · 67%
MO 291 North
22.1 mi · 12%
East Center Street
9.63 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.06 mi · 4%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 2%
I 49 North
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Kansas Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway

87.2 mi · 01h 43m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowry City
01h 31m from Rogersville
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rogersville 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 Rogersville to East Independence?

The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Rogersville and 93.5 miles from East Independence.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.59 one way or $49.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rogersville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Lowry City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowry City, 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 Lowry City.

RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 153.88 mi (247.64 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

City in Greene and Webster Counties in the U.

Population3,953
Coordinates37.1170000, -93.0557300
Altitude445
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: East Center Street (-93.055728, 37.117043)
End: East 9th Street South (-94.355237, 39.09539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.67 L · about $24.59
Round trip
$49.17
13.04 gal · 49.34 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.59 $49.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.73 $55.46
Premium $4.65 $30.34 $60.69
Diesel $5.30 $34.58 $69.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and East Independence. The current time is 05:38:08.

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.