How far is Uniontown, MO from Independence, MO?

The driving distance from Uniontown, MO to Independence, MO is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.45 mi
04h 57m
Flight
274.36 mi
441.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.36 mi
Kilometers
441.54 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.45 mi
Kilometers
510.88 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Independence
Tue, May 5, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in Uniontown
Tue, May 5, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uniontown
2026-05-05T03:59
Arrive Independence
Tue, May 5, 8:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uniontown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Uniontown
158.9 mi
02h 28m
To Independence
158.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Uniontown and Independence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Uniontown and Independence.

  1. 1

    Start on Perry County Road 531

    8 m · 2 sec · Perry County Road 531

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Kingshighway Street

    39 m · 2 sec · North Kingshighway Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Kingshighway Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Kingshighway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North King's Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North King's Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2816 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Noland Road

    1110 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Noland Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    142 m · 23 sec · East Walnut Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Lynn Street

    120 m · 23 sec · South Lynn Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Uniontown and Independence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 25%
I 55 North
59.6 mi · 19%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 17%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 17%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 8%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
274.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
02h 28m from Uniontown
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Uniontown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Uniontown to Independence?

The road trip is about 317.5 miles (510.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Uniontown and 158.6 miles from Independence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.24 one way or $84.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Uniontown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Independence.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomery City.

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uniontown and Independence. Straight-line distance: 274.36 mi (441.54 km).

Uniontown

#1 Uniontown

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

Population2,471
Coordinates37.6147700, -89.7139900
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Independence

#2 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population116,774
Coordinates39.0911200, -94.4155100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Pcr 531 (-89.713972, 37.614753)
End: East Kansas Avenue (-94.415514, 39.091027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.4 L · about $42.24
Round trip
$84.47
22.4 gal · 84.8 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.24 $84.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.63 $95.27
Premium $4.65 $52.12 $104.25
Diesel $5.30 $59.40 $118.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Uniontown and Independence. The current time is 03:59:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.