How far is Savannah, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Savannah, MO to East Independence, MO is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 21m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and East Independence.
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Start on North 5th Street
842 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Price Street
2312 ft · 1 min · West Price Street
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 152 East: Liberty
1657 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Barry Road
2287 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Barry Road
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Continue on West Kansas Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kansas Street
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Truman Road
1709 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Truman Road
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Turn left 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 Savannah and East 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 29 South
Merge slight left
36.7 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Savannah and Sunny near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Savannah to East Independence?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Savannah and 41.1 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Savannah and Sunny near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Tracy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Platte City City Hall
Smithville Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tracy.
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 63.71 mi (102.53 km).
#1 Savannah
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,168 |
| Coordinates | 39.9416600, -94.8302500 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
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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