How far is Sullivan, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Sullivan, MO to East Independence, MO is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
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 Sullivan and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and East Independence.
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Start on the route
17 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
103 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hughes Ford Road
36 m · 8 sec · Hughes Ford Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
115 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Elmont Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elmont Road
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Turn right
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
44.7 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
1817 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto County Route 605
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605
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Turn right onto County Route 604
1 km · 2 min · County Route 604
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Continue on Loose Creek Highway
1 mi · 3 min · Loose Creek Highway
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Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
1908 ft · 1 min · Wolf Ridge Trail
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Turn right
17.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
1591 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
27.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis
2021 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1089 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
2220 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 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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Take the exit slight right toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway
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Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
1301 ft · 38 sec · East R.D. Mize Road
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Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive
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Turn straight onto Holke Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Holke Road
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Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.1 km · 1 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 Sullivan 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.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sullivan and 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 Sullivan to East Independence?
The road trip is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Sullivan and 112.9 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sullivan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 182.96 mi (294.44 km).
#1 Sullivan
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.2081000, -91.1604200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.43 | $60.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.56 | $75.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.80 | $85.61 |
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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