Origin
Brookfield, MO
Evening in Brookfield on Thursday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, MO to East Independence, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
112.6 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, MO
Valeria Boltneva
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookfield, MO to East Independence, MO covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, MO 110, MO 291 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.60 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.
Midpoint
56.3 miles from Brookfield, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 112.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 112.6 miles, with most of the trip on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and MO 110. The longest continuous stretch is about 61 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 61 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and MO 110. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 36 Business / West Helm Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 36 Business / West Helm Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (MO 110): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.9 miles (Plattsburg Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 36 Business / West Helm Street
Turn right onto US 36 Business / West Helm Street
Navigation decision point
6
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
MO 110
Turn left onto MO 110 toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
5
96.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
Plattsburg Road
At end of road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
110.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward East Truman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward East Truman Road
5
112.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 61 mi | 1h 10m |
| MO 110 | 33.9 mi | 36m |
| MO 291 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Lightburne Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Helm Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Truman Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Leonard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 61 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on MO 11
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 36 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Helm Street
3
Merge onto US 36; MO 5; MO 110
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4
Turn left onto MO 110
34 mi
·
36 min
·
MO 110
Toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
6
At end of road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Plattsburg Road
7
Continue on Lightborne Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lightborne Road
8
Continue on Lightburne Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Lightburne Street
9
Continue on South Leonard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Leonard Street
10
Take the ramp
147 ft
·
2 sec
11
Merge onto MO 291
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
MO 291
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward East Truman Road
13
Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Truman Road
14
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
15
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
16
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.3 miles from Brookfield, MO, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.3 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brookfield, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Brookfield, MO
This is one driving day of about 112.6 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Brookfield, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 61 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.3 mi from Brookfield, MO · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Brookfield, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Chicago-Kansas City Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.60 one way
$35.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.67 | $43.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.76 | $7.21 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
East Independence, MO
Evening in East Independence on Thursday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Hamilton, MO
56 mi in
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
2h 19m 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 Brookfield, MO to East Independence, MO covers 112.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, MO 110, 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 56.3 miles from Brookfield, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 36 Business / West Helm Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.8 miles (MO 110): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.9 miles (Plattsburg Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brookfield, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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