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Trip from East Independence, MO to Boonville, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

93.7 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

Downtown East Independence, MO, MO

East Independence, MO

Momo King

city and county seat of Cooper County, Missouri, United States

Boonville, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Independence, MO to Boonville, MO covers 93.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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, Holke Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.65 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

46.8 miles from East Independence, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 93.7 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.
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

The drive from East Independence, MO to Boonville, MO is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Road
East Truman Road
Holke Road
South Jackson Drive
East R
South Little Blue Parkway
Little Blue Parkway
Dwight D

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 9th Street South

79 ft · 9 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Truman Road
4

Turn right onto Holke Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Holke Road
5

Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive
6

Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road
7

Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway
8

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

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
9

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10

Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton
12

Turn left onto West Ashley Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Ashley Road
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Arrive at your destination

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 46.8 miles from East Independence, MO, or about 55m 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 21 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 miles or 55m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boonville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Independence, MO

This is one driving day of about 93.7 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from East Independence, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.8 mi from East Independence, MO · 55m into the drive

Downtown Higginsville, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Higginsville, MO

47 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

Oak Grove, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Higginsville, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from East Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boonville, MO

The final approach into Boonville, 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

$14.65 one way

$29.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.08 $32.17
premium $4.89 $18.03 $36.06
diesel $5.61 $20.69 $41.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.84 $4.50
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.20 $3.75
EV Truck/SUV 37.5 0 $13.12 $6.00

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 Wednesday

Local time

8:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boonville, MO

Evening in Boonville on Wednesday

Local time

8:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

17 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

1h 50m 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 Boonville, MO covers 93.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Road, East Truman Road, Holke Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.8 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 $14.65 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 Boonville, MO is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Independence, MO to Boonville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Independence, MO to Boonville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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