Trip from East Independence, MO to Edina, MO

Drive Time

4h 1m

Distance

191.4 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 48m ★

6 AM

4h 1m

8 AM

4h 27m

10 AM

4h 10m

12 PM

4h 8m

3 PM

4h 12m

5 PM

4h 26m

8 PM

3h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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East Independence, MO

Ankit Rainloure

Edina, MO

Nadin Sh

Trip Overview

The drive from East Independence, MO to Edina, MO covers 191.4 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Road, East Truman Road, South Leonard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

95.7 miles from East Independence, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 191.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Independence, MO to Edina, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Truman Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Leonard Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lightburne Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 36	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 63	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Missouri Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Edina, MO.

Start on East 9th Street South

79 ft · 9 sec · East 9th Street South

Turn left onto Main Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Road

Turn right onto East Truman Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Truman Road

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge slight left

9.9 mi · 14 min

Turn slight right

410 ft · 8 sec

Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Leonard Street

Continue on Lightburne Street

2.8 mi · 5 min · Lightburne Street

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

34 mi · 36 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 36, MO 110 East, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 63: Kirksville, Macon

Turn left onto North Missouri Street

19 mi · 21 min · North Missouri Street

Turn right onto East Clark Street

17 mi · 29 min · East Clark Street

At the end of the road, turn left

11 mi · 15 min

Turn right onto East Lafayette

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Lafayette

Turn right onto South Main

3 ft · South Main

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 95.7 miles from East Independence, MO, or about 2h into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.7 miles or 2h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edina, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Independence, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 191.4 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Independence, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.7 mi from East Independence, MO · 2h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawson, MO

96 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

Lawson, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawson, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.7 miles from East Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edina, MO

The final approach into Edina, 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 Edina, 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

$29.07 one way

$58.14 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$32.05	$64.10
premium	$4.80	$36.13	$72.26
diesel	$5.64	$42.52	$85.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.4	$20.10	$9.19
Efficient EV	47.9	$16.75	$7.66
EV Truck/SUV	76.6	$26.80	$12.25

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

East Independence, MO

Night in East Independence on Sunday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edina, MO

Night in Edina on Sunday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

30 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

4h 1m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Edina, MO covers 191.4 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Road, East Truman Road, South Leonard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.7 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 $29.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Independence, MO to Edina, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from East Independence, MO to Edina, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.