How far is Versailles, MO from East Independence, MO?
The driving distance from Versailles, MO to East Independence, MO is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Versailles and East Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles and East Independence.
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Start on South Fisher Street
19 m · 7 sec · South Fisher Street
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Turn left onto East Newton Street
2949 ft · 1 min · East Newton Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Newton Street
21.3 mi · 30 min · West Newton Street
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Continue on State Highway 52
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 52
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Take the ramp right toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard
24.6 mi · 30 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Turn slight right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32.3 mi · 35 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 Versailles 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Versailles and Mostly Sunny near East Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Versailles to East Independence?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Knob Noster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Versailles and 72.4 miles from East Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Versailles and Mostly Sunny near East Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Knob Noster
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 Knob Noster.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Versailles and East Independence. Straight-line distance: 93.6 mi (150.63 km).
#1 Versailles
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,478 |
| Coordinates | 38.4314100, -92.8410300 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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