Origin
East Independence, MO
Afternoon in East Independence on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Independence, MO to Brookfield, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
112.1 mi
180 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 8m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Brookfield, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from East Independence, MO to Brookfield, MO covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m 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 291, Lightburne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.5 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.53 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 miles from East Independence, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 112.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 112.1 miles, with most of the trip on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and MO 291. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.5 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 15 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 94.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and MO 291. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Independence, MO to Brookfield, MO is easy. At 2h 17m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Truman Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (MO 291): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Road
Turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Truman Road
Turn right onto East Truman Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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MO 291
Merge onto MO 291
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
49.2 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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MO 110
Take the exit onto MO 110 toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 54
Toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Camer...
4
112 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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MO 11 / South Main Street
Turn left onto MO 11 / South Main Street
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 East Independence, MO to Brookfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Hamilton along the way.
Hamilton
49.2 mi in
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~1h 2m
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via MO 110
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 94.5 mi | 1h 46m |
| MO 291 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Lightburne Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Helm Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Truman Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Leonard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| MO 110 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 94.5 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Brookfield, MO.
1
Start on East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 9th Street South
2
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
3
Turn right onto East Truman Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Truman Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto MO 291
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
MO 291
6
Turn slight right
409 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Leonard Street
8
Continue on Lightburne Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lightburne Street
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
10
Merge onto I 35; MO 110
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit onto MO 110
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MO 110
Exit 54
Toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton
12
Turn right onto US 36; MO 110
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13
Turn slight left onto US 36 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Helm Street
Toward Brookfield
14
Turn left onto MO 11
220 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
MO 11
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 miles from East Independence, MO, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.5 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 10m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookfield, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Independence, 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 East Independence, MO
This is one driving day of about 112.1 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from East Independence, 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 94.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56 mi from East Independence, MO · 1h 10m 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 miles from East Independence, 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 94.5 miles.
Arriving in Brookfield, MO
The final approach into Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, 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
$17.53 one way
$35.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.57 | $43.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
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: 39.2 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 | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
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
Brookfield, MO
Afternoon in Brookfield on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m 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 East Independence, MO to Brookfield, MO covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, MO 291, Lightburne Street. 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 miles from East Independence, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.53 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.
The drive from East Independence, MO to Brookfield, MO is easy. At 2h 17m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Truman Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (MO 291): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from East Independence, MO to Brookfield, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Hamilton along the way.
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