Origin
Carrollton, MO
Evening in Carrollton on Thursday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollton, MO to East Independence, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
The drive from Carrollton, MO to East Independence, MO covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 24, MO 78, MO 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.1 miles on US 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 64 miles, with most of the trip on US 24 and MO 78. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.1 miles on US 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and MO 78. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 24.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 24): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (US 24): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 57.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 24
Turn right onto US 24 toward US 24 West, US 65 South: Waverly
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24 West, US 65 South: Waverly
5
40 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 24
Enter roundabout onto US 24 toward US 24 West: Independence
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 24 West: Independence
6
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 7 South: Blue Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 7 South: Blue Springs
5
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
MO 78
Enter roundabout onto MO 78 toward MO 78 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 78 West
5
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 56.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| MO 78 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| MO 7 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Truman Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Benton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 9th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 56.1 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on US 65 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Benton Street
2
Turn right onto US 24
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 24
Toward US 24 West, US 65 South: Waverly
3
Turn right onto US 24
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 24
4
Turn right onto US 24
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 24
5
Enter roundabout onto US 24
133 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 24
Toward US 24 West: Independence
6
Continue on US 24
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 24
Toward US 24 West: Independence
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MO 7: Blue Springs
8
Keep slight left at fork
132 ft
·
11 sec
Toward MO 7 South: Blue Springs
9
Turn left onto MO 7
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 7
10
Enter roundabout onto MO 78
50 ft
·
0 sec
·
MO 78
Toward MO 78 West
11
Continue on MO 78
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 78
Toward MO 78 West
12
Turn right onto East Truman Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Truman Road
13
Turn right onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
14
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
15
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Carrollton, MO · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Carrollton, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Lexington, MO
32 mi in
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Carrollton, MO to East Independence, MO covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 24, MO 78, MO 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Carrollton, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.01 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 1h 22m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 24): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (US 24): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 57.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Carrollton, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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