Trip from East Independence, MO to Four Seasons, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

156.4 mi

252 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 10m ★

6 AM

3h 22m

8 AM

3h 47m

10 AM

3h 31m

12 PM

3h 28m

3 PM

3h 32m

5 PM

3h 45m

8 PM

3h 15m

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

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Four Seasons, MO

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from East Independence, MO, to Four Seasons, MO? This route covers 156.4 miles and is estimated to take about 3 hours and 22 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable drive, perfect for a single day trip, and you can expect to spend around $24 on fuel. The journey primarily utilizes the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 65, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both locations are within the Midwest region of Missouri, you'll be staying within familiar territory for this relatively short, straightforward drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.2 miles from East Independence, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 156.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

This drive presents a mixed profile, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, including one segment that lasts 52.5 miles, which will likely feel like a more continuous highway pace. The route also incorporates sections on East Broadway Boulevard and US 65, suggesting a transition between faster highway travel and potentially more local road conditions as you get closer to your destination. Expect a blend of open road driving and areas that might require more attention to local traffic patterns.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 35 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 52.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,033 ft 710 ft

Total Climb

627 ft

Total Descent

702 ft

Highest Point

1,033 ft

~122.9 mi in

Elevation Range

322 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 156.4 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Road

Turn left onto Main Road

Navigation decision point

5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 17 Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...

66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 65 South: Sedalia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 78A Toward US 65 South: Sedalia

109.4 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | MO 5

Turn right onto MO 5

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

149.6 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | US 54 Business / Bagnell Dam Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 54 Business / Bagnell Dam Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	52.5 mi	56m
East Broadway Boulevard	24.3 mi	32m
US 65	15.9 mi	18m
MO 52	15 mi	19m
MO 5	14.5 mi	18m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	8.5 mi	9m
US 54	7.3 mi	7m
Horseshoe Bend Parkway	3.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 52.5 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 9th Street South

79 ft · 8 sec · East 9th Street South

Turn left onto Main Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Road

Turn left onto East Truman Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Truman Road

Turn right onto Holke Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Holke Road

Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 17 Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance Use the left lane.

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

8.5 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 78A Toward US 65 South: Sedalia

Merge onto US 65

16 mi · 18 min · US 65

Turn slight left onto MO 765

0.1 mi · 14 sec · MO 765

Toward MO 765: Sedalia

Continue on MO 765

0.2 mi · 16 sec · MO 765

Turn straight onto North Ohio Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Ohio Avenue

Turn left onto East Pettis Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Pettis Street

Continue on West Saline Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Saline Street

Turn right onto North Engineer Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Engineer Avenue

Turn left onto US 50

24 mi · 32 min · East Broadway Boulevard

Turn right onto MO 5

14 mi · 18 min · MO 5

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto MO 52

15 mi · 19 min · MO 52

Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Grand Avenue

Turn slight left onto West 17th Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West 17th Street

Turn right onto US 54 Bus; MO 52

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 54 Bus; MO 52

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 54 West: Lake of the Ozarks

Merge onto US 54

7.3 mi · 7 min · US 54

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 54 Business

Enter roundabout onto US 54 Business

114 ft · 2 sec · Bagnell Dam Boulevard

Continue on US 54 Business

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Bagnell Dam Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 54 Business

117 ft · 2 sec · Bagnell Dam Boulevard

Continue on US 54 Business

2.2 mi · 5 min · Bagnell Dam Boulevard

Turn right onto MO HH

3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Cherokee Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cherokee Road

Turn left onto Spirea Point

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Spirea Point

Arrive at destination

Spirea Point

Trip Plan

For this 1-day trip, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and allow for flexibility. With a duration of just over 3 hours, you won't need to plan for an overnight stop. While there's only one recommended stop on this route, keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the longest stretch without a town is 52.5 miles, so it’s wise to top off before embarking on that segment. The fuel cost is estimated at $24, which is quite economical for a trip of this distance.

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 78.2 miles from East Independence, MO, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 34 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.2 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Four Seasons, 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 156.4 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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.

The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 52.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.2 mi from East Independence, MO · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sedalia, MO

78 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

Odessa, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sedalia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from East Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Four Seasons, MO

The final approach into Four Seasons, 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 Four Seasons, 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

$24.45 one way

$48.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$26.85	$53.69
premium	$4.89	$30.10	$60.20
diesel	$5.61	$34.53	$69.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.9	$16.42	$7.51
Efficient EV	39.1	$13.69	$6.26
EV Truck/SUV	62.6	$21.90	$10.01

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Independence, MO

Evening in East Independence on Thursday

Local time

6:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Four Seasons, MO

Evening in Four Seasons on Thursday

Local time

6:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

1 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

3h 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 East Independence, MO to Four Seasons, MO covers 156.4 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East Broadway Boulevard, US 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.2 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 $24.45 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 710 ft to 1,033 ft elevation with about 627 ft of total climbing.

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