Origin
Hollister, MO
Afternoon in Hollister on Monday
Local time
2:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollister, MO to East Independence, MO
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
208.8 mi
336 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollister, MO
MART PRODUCTION
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
The drive from Hollister, MO to East Independence, MO covers 208.8 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Kansas Expressway, MO 7, MO 291 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.2 miles on North Kansas Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.4 miles from Hollister, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 18m highway drive covering 208.8 miles, with most of the trip on North Kansas Expressway and MO 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.2 miles on North Kansas Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kansas Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 87.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Kansas Expressway and MO 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 65 Bus; MO 76.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 208.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 65 Bus; MO 76): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 65 Bus; MO 76
Enter roundabout onto US 65 Bus; MO 76 toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
7
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
6
176.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
7
193.5 mi into trip
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~3h 54m in
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MO 291
Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen 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.
Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kansas Expressway | 87.2 mi | 1h 42m |
| MO 7 | 39.2 mi | 43m |
| MO 291 | 22.4 mi | 32m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| US Highway 65 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Schoolcraft Freeway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| MO 58 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Payne Stewart Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
North Kansas Expressway
— 87.2 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollister, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on Old Mill Road
392 ft
·
22 sec
·
Old Mill Road
2
Turn left onto Esplanade Drive
385 ft
·
24 sec
·
Esplanade Drive
3
Turn left onto US 65 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Business 65
4
Enter roundabout onto US 65 Bus; MO 76
372 ft
·
7 sec
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US 65 Bus; MO 76
Toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
5
Continue on US 65 Bus; MO 76
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 65 Bus; MO 76
Toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
6
Continue on Red Route
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
7
Continue on Red Route
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto Red Route
287 ft
·
8 sec
·
Branson Landing Boulevard
9
Continue on Red Route
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Branson Landing Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 65 North: Springfield
11
Merge onto US 65; MO 76
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 65
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 65
13
Continue on US 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 65
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
16
Merge onto I 44
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
18
Keep slight left at fork
150 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
19
Keep slight right at fork
209 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 77
Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
20
Merge onto MO 13
87 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
North Kansas Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on MO 7
36 mi
·
39 min
·
MO 7
22
Take the exit onto MO 7
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 160
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
24
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft
·
6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
25
Merge onto MO 291
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 291
26
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 58; MO 291
27
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
MO 291
Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
28
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
MO 291
Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn left
300 ft
·
7 sec
30
Continue on MO 291
13 mi
·
18 min
·
MO 291
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward East Truman Road
32
At end of road, turn left onto East Truman Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Truman Road
33
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
34
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
35
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Trip Plan
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 104.4 miles from Hollister, MO, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.2 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.4 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
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 Hollister, 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 Hollister, MO
This is one driving day of about 208.8 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hollister, 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 North Kansas Expressway for about 87.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.4 mi from Hollister, MO · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.4 miles from Hollister, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Kansas Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.2 miles.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.71 one way
$63.43 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| premium | $4.80 | $39.42 | $78.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.39 | $92.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.92 | $10.02 |
| Efficient EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.5 | 1 | $29.23 | $13.36 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
East Independence, MO
Afternoon in East Independence on Monday
Local time
2:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Nevada, MO
104 mi in
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
6 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
4h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hollister, MO to East Independence, MO covers 208.8 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Kansas Expressway, MO 7, MO 291. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.4 miles from Hollister, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.71 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 208.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 65 Bus; MO 76): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hollister, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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