Trip from Gladstone, MO to East Independence, MO

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

35m

Distance

17.7 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 36m

8 AM

0h 42m

10 AM

0h 38m

12 PM

0h 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 42m

8 PM

0h 34m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gladstone, MO to East Independence, MO covers 17.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Truman Road, Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway, Northeast Chouteau Trafficway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on East Truman Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 17.7 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.

East Truman Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northeast 61st Street.

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 17.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Northeast 61st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 1 / North Antioch Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Northeast Chouteau Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northeast 61st Street

Turn right onto Northeast 61st Street

Navigation decision point

6

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | MO 1 / North Antioch Road

Turn right onto MO 1 / North Antioch Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

5

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Northeast Chouteau Trafficway

Turn left onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

8

9.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 60 Toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road

5

17.7 mi into trip | ~35m in | East 9th Street South

Turn right onto East 9th Street South

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Truman Road	7.3 mi	16m
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway	2.2 mi	2m
Northeast Chouteau Trafficway	1.7 mi	3m
North Chouteau Trafficway	1.7 mi	2m
Northeast Chouteau Parkway	1.6 mi	2m
East Front Street	1.2 mi	2m
North Antioch Road	0.7 mi	1m
Northeast 61st Street	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: East Truman Road — 7.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Garfield Avenue

413 ft · 20 sec · North Garfield Avenue

2

Turn right onto Northeast 61st Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northeast 61st Street

3

Turn right onto MO 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Antioch Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Turn left onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway

1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Trafficway

Use the left lane.

5

Continue on MO 269

1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast Chouteau Parkway

6

Continue on MO 269

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Chouteau Trafficway

7

Turn left onto East Front Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 435 South: Grandview

9

Merge onto I 435

2.2 mi · 2 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 60 Toward MO 12 East: 12th Street, Truman Road Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn left onto MO 12

7.3 mi · 16 min · East Truman Road

12

Turn left onto Main Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Road

13

Turn right onto East 9th Street South

79 ft · 3 sec · East 9th Street South

14

Arrive at destination

East 9th Street South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.77 one way

$5.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.04	$6.08
premium	$4.89	$3.41	$6.81
diesel	$5.61	$3.91	$7.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.3	$1.86	$0.85
Efficient EV	4.4	$1.55	$0.71
EV Truck/SUV	7.1	$2.48	$1.13

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Gladstone, MO

Late night in Gladstone on Friday

Local time

1:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Independence, MO

Late night in East Independence on Friday

Local time

1:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

1 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

35m 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 Gladstone, MO to East Independence, MO covers 17.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Truman Road, Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway, Northeast Chouteau Trafficway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Gladstone, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.77 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Northeast 61st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 1 / North Antioch Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Northeast Chouteau Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here.

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

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