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Trip from Battlefield, MO to East Independence, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

170.9 mi

275 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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East Independence, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Battlefield, MO to East Independence, MO covers 170.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Kansas Expressway, MO 7, MO 291 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.3 miles on North Kansas Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

85.5 miles from Battlefield, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 170.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 34m highway drive covering 170.9 miles, with most of the trip on North Kansas Expressway and MO 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.3 miles on North Kansas Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kansas Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 87.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Kansas Expressway and MO 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 170.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
11.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward MO 13: Bolivar

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar
9
11.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 77 Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
5
134.8 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | MO 7

Take the exit onto MO 7 toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kan...
6
138.2 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
7
155.6 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | MO 291

Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Kansas Expressway 87.3 mi 1h 43m
MO 7 39.2 mi 43m
MO 291 22.4 mi 32m
MO 58 8.5 mi 11m
West Bypass 6.8 mi 10m
MO FF 2.5 mi 3m
Payne Stewart Highway 1.8 mi 2m
East Truman Road 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: North Kansas Expressway — 87.3 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battlefield, MO and East Independence, MO.

1

Start on 182

68 ft · 3 sec · West 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto MO FF

2.5 mi · 3 min · MO FF
3

Continue on US 160

6.8 mi · 10 min · West Bypass
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla
5

Merge onto I 44

1.8 mi · 2 min · Payne Stewart Highway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 77 Toward MO 13: Bolivar Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

187 ft · 5 sec
Exit 77 Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar Use the left lane.
8

Continue on MO 13

87 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Continue on MO 7

36 mi · 39 min · MO 7
10

Take the exit onto MO 7

3.3 mi · 3 min · MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 160 Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
12

Keep slight right at fork

243 ft · 6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
13

Merge onto MO 291

8.3 mi · 12 min · MO 291
14

Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291

8.5 mi · 11 min · MO 58; MO 291
15

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.6 mi · 52 sec · MO 291
Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
16

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.2 mi · 37 sec · MO 291
Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left

300 ft · 7 sec
18

Continue on MO 291

13 mi · 18 min · MO 291
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward East Truman Road
20

At end of road, turn left onto East Truman Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Truman Road
21

Turn left onto Main Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Road
22

Turn right onto East 9th Street South

79 ft · 3 sec · East 9th Street South
23

Arrive at destination

East 9th Street South

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.5 miles from Battlefield, MO, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 38 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.5 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Battlefield, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Battlefield, MO

This is one driving day of about 170.9 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Battlefield, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Kansas Expressway for about 87.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.5 mi from Battlefield, MO · 1h 45m into the drive

city in and county seat of Johnson County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warrensburg, MO

85 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bolivar, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warsaw, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.5 miles from Battlefield, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Kansas Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.3 miles.

Arriving in East Independence, MO

The final approach into East Independence, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Independence, MO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free
Caution: BE AWARE OF HIGH-WATER DANGER
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.72 one way

$53.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.34 $58.67
premium $4.89 $32.89 $65.78
diesel $5.61 $37.73 $75.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.3 0 $17.94 $8.20
Efficient EV 42.7 0 $14.95 $6.84
EV Truck/SUV 68.4 0 $23.93 $10.94

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Battlefield, MO

Evening in Battlefield on Thursday

Local time

5:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Independence, MO

Evening in East Independence on Thursday

Local time

5:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Battlefield, MO to East Independence, MO covers 170.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Kansas Expressway, MO 7, MO 291. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.5 miles from Battlefield, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 170.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.8 miles (MO 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Battlefield, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.

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