How far is Saint Robert, MO from Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Robert, MO to Independence, MO is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Robert and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Robert and Independence.
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Start on the route
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
36.3 mi · 53 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West 17th Street
530 ft · 15 sec · West 17th Street
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Continue on South Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South Engineer Avenue
2756 ft · 1 min · South Engineer Avenue
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Turn left onto West Saline Street
1764 ft · 48 sec · West Saline Street
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Continue on East Pettis Street
2233 ft · 1 min · East Pettis Street
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Turn right onto North Ohio Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue
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Continue on MO 765
576 ft · 12 sec · MO 765
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City
1351 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 9 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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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 Saint Robert and Independence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Robert and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Robert to Independence?
The road trip is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Smithton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Saint Robert and 91.8 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Robert and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Smithton
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 Smithton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Robert and Independence. Straight-line distance: 149.24 mi (240.18 km).
#1 Saint Robert
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 6,358 |
| Coordinates | 37.8281000, -92.1776700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.96 | $49.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
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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