Origin
East Independence, MO
Late night in East Independence on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from East Independence, MO to La Monte, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Independence, MO
Momo King
La Monte, MO
Anatolii Maks
Trip Overview
The drive from East Independence, MO to La Monte, MO covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 $10.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 70 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
892 ft
731 ft
Total Climb
372 ft
Total Descent
342 ft
Highest Point
892 ft
~10 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Independence, MO to La Monte, MO is easy. At 1h 27m 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 La Monte, 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 La Monte, 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
32 mi
·
35 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
11
Turn right
12 mi
·
15 min
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
5.1 mi
·
6 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 50 East: Sedalia, Jefferson City
15
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
16
Take the exit slight left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
17
Turn left
85 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn right onto Front Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Front Street
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
20
Turn left onto West Pine Street
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Pine Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from East Independence, MO · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from East Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Monte, MO
The final approach into La Monte, 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
$10.94 one way
$21.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.02 | $24.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
La Monte, MO
Late night in La Monte on Friday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 27m 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 La Monte, MO covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 35 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 $10.94 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 La Monte, MO is easy. At 1h 27m 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 La Monte, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Independence, MO to La Monte, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 731 ft to 892 ft elevation with about 372 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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