Hallsville, MO to East Independence, MO is 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 30m via U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, taking you from the Midwest's rolling landscapes toward the Kansas City metro area. Expect a route that involves a good amount of local road driving mixed with highway stretches, making it feel more like a scenic journey than a pure interstate sprint. It's a manageable trip, perfect for a single day, offering a straightforward path with minimal overnight consideration.
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
64 miles from Hallsville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 128.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with highway driving making up 100% of the route. You'll experience a variety of road types, including segments on the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, alongside MO B. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.4 miles on the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, offering a period of consistent travel before you transition to more varied road conditions. The profile suggests a route where you'll be making frequent turns and navigating local roads more than a typical interstate journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO B.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hallsville, MO to East Independence, MO is easy. At 2h 30m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO B): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Vandiver Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|MO B
Turn right onto MO B
Navigation decision point
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12 mi into trip|~18m in|Vandiver Drive
Enter roundabout onto Vandiver Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.8 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
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122.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
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 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...
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128.1 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
58m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi
58m
MO B
11.4 mi
16m
South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi
3m
Vandiver Drive
1.3 mi
2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.3 mi
1m
South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Holke Road
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 54.4 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallsville, MO and East Independence, MO.
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Start on MO 124
15 ft·6 sec·MO 124
2
Turn right onto MO B
11 mi·16 min·MO B
3
Turn right onto Vandiver Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Vandiver Drive
4
Enter roundabout onto Vandiver Drive
119 ft·2 sec·Vandiver Drive
5
Continue on Vandiver Drive
0.7 mi·1 min·Vandiver Drive
6
Turn left onto MO 763
0.1 mi·22 sec·Range Line Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
Merge onto I 70; US 40
1.3 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
54 mi·58 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11
Continue on I 70; US 40
52 mi·56 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 17Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall EntranceUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi·3 min·South Little Blue Parkway
14
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
0.2 mi·37 sec·East R.D. Mize Road
15
Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·South Jackson Drive
16
Turn straight onto Holke Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Holke Road
17
Turn left onto East Truman Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Truman Road
18
Turn right onto Main Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Road
19
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft·3 sec·East 9th Street South
20
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 30m duration, this is a perfect same-day trip, so you have flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to complete the 128.1 miles. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $20, you won't need to overplan for lengthy breaks. Pay attention to the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile; be ready to adjust your speed and navigate local roads, especially as you approach East Independence. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major transition is over 54 miles.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64 miles from Hallsville, MO, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64 miles or 1h 15m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hallsville, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hallsville, MO
This is one driving day of about 128.1 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Hallsville, 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 U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway for about 54.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64 mi from Hallsville, MO
· 1h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 64 miles from Hallsville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Independence, MO
The final approach into East 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 East Independence, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Thailand Restaurant
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Blue Springs, Missouri
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 118.9
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
Efficient EV
32
0
$11.21
$5.12
EV Truck/SUV
51.2
0
$17.93
$8.20
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Hallsville, MO
Morning
in Hallsville on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Independence, MO
Morning
in East Independence on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 30m 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 Hallsville, MO to East Independence, MO covers 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO B. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64 miles from Hallsville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.03 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hallsville, MO to East Independence, MO is easy. At 2h 30m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO B): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Vandiver Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hallsville, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
