How far is Salisbury, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MO to East Independence, MO is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and East Independence.
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Start on West 2nd Street
2059 ft · 58 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left
39.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left onto US 24 West, US 65 South: Waverly
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
1075 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right
27.8 mi · 33 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 24 West: Independence
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 24 West: Independence
16.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7: Blue Springs
1019 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 7 South: Blue Springs
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MO 78 West
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 78 West
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Truman Road
1.8 mi · 4 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 Salisbury and East Independence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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39.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salisbury and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to East Independence?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Salisbury and 51.8 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salisbury and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 86.16 mi (138.66 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in Chariton County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,510 |
| Coordinates | 39.4239200, -92.8015800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
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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