Origin
Concordia, MO
Morning in Concordia on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concordia, MO to East Independence, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
47.5 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concordia, MO
Vladimir Srajber
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
The drive from Concordia, MO to East Independence, MO covers 47.5 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Little Blue Parkway, South Jackson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 47.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest 6th Street.
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 58m 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: near the start (Southwest 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO 23 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Southwest 6th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 23 / South Main Street
Turn left onto MO 23 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
42.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concordia, MO to East Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mall Entrance along the way.
Mall Entrance
42.3 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 41.5 mi | 44m |
| South Little Blue Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Jackson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Holke Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Truman Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East R.D. Mize Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 41.5 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concordia, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Southwest 6th Street
171 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 6th Street
3
Turn left onto MO 23
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
5
Merge onto I 70; US 40
41 mi
·
44 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Little Blue Parkway
8
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East R.D. Mize Road
9
Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jackson Drive
10
Turn straight onto Holke Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Holke Road
11
Turn left onto East Truman Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Truman Road
12
Turn right onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
13
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
14
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Concordia, MO · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Concordia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Independence, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into East Independence, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.43 one way
$14.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in East Independence on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
72°F
Odessa, MO
24 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
10 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
58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Concordia, MO to East Independence, MO covers 47.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Little Blue Parkway, South Jackson Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Concordia, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.43 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 58m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southwest 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO 23 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Concordia, MO to East Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mall Entrance along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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