How far is St. Louis, MO from East Independence, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between St. Louis and East Independence is 225.97 miles (363.67 km).
Flight distance from St. Louis, MO to East Independence, MO is 225.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from St. Louis to East Independence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from St. Louis, Missouri to East Independence, Missouri is: 239.88 miles (386.06 km) by car.
Driving from St. Louis to East Independence will take approximately 03 hours 44 minutes.
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
| Population | 315685 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W |
| Latitude | 38.6272700 |
| Longitude | -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Independence
A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. East Independence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the East Independence Historical Society and the East Independence City Hall.
| Population | 110675 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'44"N 94°21'19"W |
| Latitude | 39.0955600 |
| Longitude | -94.3552300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in East Independence: East 9th Street South (-94.355237,39.09539)
Estimated Travel Time Between St. Louis and East Independence
The distance between St. Louis and East Independence is 386 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between St. Louis and East Independence. The current time is 09:21:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.04 liters (8.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between St. Louis and East Independence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from St. Louis to East Independence is $27.13 (diesel $37.47).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $27.13 | $29.93 | $32.67 | $37.47 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on July 18, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between St. Louis and East Independence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
