Origin
East Independence, MO
Evening in East Independence on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Independence, MO to Carrollton, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 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 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
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 East Independence, MO to Carrollton, MO covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 54.2 miles on US 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 63.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 24 and MO 78. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.2 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 17 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 54.2 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 early in the drive near Main Road.
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 1h 21m 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 (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MO 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24 miles (US 24): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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
|
Main Road
Turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MO 7
Enter roundabout onto MO 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 24
Enter roundabout onto US 24 toward US 24 East: Lexington
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 24 East: Lexington
4
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 24; US 65
Turn left onto US 24; US 65
Navigation decision point
4
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 65 Business / East Benton Street
Turn right onto US 65 Business / East Benton Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 54.2 mi | 1h 5m |
| MO 78 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| MO 7 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Truman Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 65 Bus | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 9th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 54.2 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Carrollton, 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 left onto East Truman Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Truman Road
4
Turn left onto MO 78
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 78
5
Enter roundabout onto MO 7
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
MO 7
6
Continue on MO 7
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 7
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 24 East: Buckner
8
Merge onto US 24
17 mi
·
21 min
·
US 24
9
Enter roundabout onto US 24
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 24
Toward US 24 East: Lexington
10
Continue on US 24
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 24
Toward US 24 East: Lexington
11
Turn left onto US 24
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 24
12
Turn left onto US 24; US 65
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 24; US 65
13
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 65 Business, MO 10: Carrollton, Richmond
14
Continue on US 65 Bus; MO 10
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 65 Bus; MO 10
15
Turn right onto US 65 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto US 65 Business
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Benton Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 65 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from East Independence, MO · 42m 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 31.7 miles from East Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carrollton, MO
The final approach into Carrollton, 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
$9.90 one way
$19.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.87 | $21.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 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 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
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
Carrollton, MO
Evening in Carrollton on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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 Carrollton, MO covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 31.7 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 $9.90 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 21m 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 (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (MO 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24 miles (US 24): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from East Independence, MO to Carrollton, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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