Origin
Four Seasons, MO
Night in Four Seasons on Thursday
Local time
10:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Four Seasons, MO to Independence, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
159.1 mi
256 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Four Seasons, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
This 159.1-mile drive from Four Seasons, MO to Independence, MO is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 50, and US 65, this journey offers a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route is designed for a single day, so you can depart at your leisure and arrive the same day. You'll encounter a single recommended stop along the way, making it easy to break up the drive without significant delays.
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
79.6 miles from Four Seasons, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 159.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive is characterized as a 'mixed drive,' meaning you'll transition between different types of roadways. While 43% of the route is highway, expect a blend of faster-paced sections and potentially more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.5 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a good opportunity for sustained travel. This variation in road type means the driving experience will evolve as you progress from your starting point in Four Seasons to your destination in Independence.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 159.1 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 0.5 miles (MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Turn left onto MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia
7
155.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward Noland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
5
159 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
|
South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Four Seasons, MO to Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscumbia along the way.
Tuscumbia
14.3 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 52.5 mi | 56m |
| US 50 | 24.3 mi | 32m |
| US 65 | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| West 4th Street | 15 mi | 19m |
| MO 5 | 14.5 mi | 18m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 8.8 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 Four Seasons, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on Spirea Point
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Spirea Point
2
Turn right onto Cherokee Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Road
3
Turn left onto MO HH
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 54 Business
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
5
Continue on Willmore Lane
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Willmore Lane
6
Enter roundabout
229 ft
·
4 sec
7
Continue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
8
Merge onto US 54
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 54
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Eldon, Tuscumbia
10
Turn left onto US 54 Bus; MO 52
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 54 Bus; MO 52
11
Turn left onto West 17th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West 17th Street
12
Continue on South Grand Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
13
Turn left onto MO 52
15 mi
·
19 min
·
West 4th Street
14
Continue on MO 5
14 mi
·
18 min
·
MO 5
15
Turn left onto US 50; MO 5
16 mi
·
21 min
·
US 50; MO 5
16
Continue on US 50; MO 135
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 50; MO 135
17
Turn right onto South Engineer Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Engineer Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Saline Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Saline Street
19
Continue on East Pettis Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pettis Street
20
Turn right onto MO 765
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ohio Avenue
21
Continue on MO 765
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
MO 765
Toward US 65 North: Marshall
22
Merge onto US 65
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 65
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
24
Merge onto I 70; US 40
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
25
Continue on I 70; US 40
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26
Continue on I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27
Continue on I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
30
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Walnut Street
31
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
32
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this route is best suited for a single day, you have the flexibility to start your journey whenever is most convenient. Plan for one stop to break up the 3-hour and 23-minute travel time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $25, and ensure you're topped up before embarking on the longest 52.5-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Since it's a relatively short drive, you won't need to worry about splitting it over multiple days, allowing for a relaxed pace.
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 79.6 miles from Four Seasons, MO, or about 1h 52m 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 35 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.6 miles or 1h 52m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Four Seasons, 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 Four Seasons, MO
This is one driving day of about 159.1 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Four Seasons, 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 79.6 mi from Four Seasons, MO · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.6 miles from Four Seasons, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Independence, MO
The final approach into Independence, 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 Independence, 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
$24.87 one way
$49.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.31 | $54.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.62 | $61.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.13 | $70.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.71 | $7.64 |
| Efficient EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.27 | $10.18 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Independence, MO
Night in Independence on Thursday
Local time
10:43 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
16 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 23m 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 Four Seasons, MO to Independence, MO covers 159.1 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 50, US 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.6 miles from Four Seasons, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.87 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 159.1 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Four Seasons, MO to Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscumbia along the way.
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