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Trip from Independence, MO to Bridgeton, MO

Data updated 36 minutes ago

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

225.7 mi

363 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 9m ★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m

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

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city in Jackson and Clay counties in Missouri, United States, that is one of two county seats in Jackson County

Independence, MO

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city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

Bridgeton, MO

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Trip Overview

This 225.7-mile journey from Independence, MO, to Bridgeton, MO, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 22 minutes of driving time. You'll navigate through the heart of the Midwest, staying within Missouri for the entire trip. The route has a projected fuel cost of around $35, making it an economical option. While there's one recommended stop, the drive is primarily characterized by its numerous turns rather than extensive highway cruising. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for those looking for a direct route without extensive planning.

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

112.8 miles from Independence, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on local roads for the majority of your 4-hour-plus journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 157.4 miles, mainly on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This type of driving offers a more intimate feel of the landscape, with more frequent changes in scenery and speed as you pass through towns and various local environments. Be prepared for more active navigation due to the frequent turns.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 157.4 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Lynn Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Lynn Street

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

Navigation decision point

6
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left toward I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis
8
222.9 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

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 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
223.1 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
223.8 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 180

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward MO 180

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 157.4 mi 3h 1m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 54.4 mi 58m
South Noland Road 3.1 mi 5m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 2.6 mi 3m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 1m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
Gallatin Lane 1.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 157.4 mi, about 3h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Kansas Avenue

145 ft · 8 sec · East Kansas Avenue
2

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

394 ft · 22 sec · South Lynn Street
3

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

466 ft · 25 sec · East Walnut Street
4

Turn right onto South Noland Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis
6

Merge onto I 70

1.5 mi · 1 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
7

Continue on I 70

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
13

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
14

Continue on I 70; US 40

103 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Exit 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.
17

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road
Exit 232 Toward I 270 North: Chicago
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward MO 180 Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn slight right

213 ft · 4 sec
Toward MO 180 East: Saint Charles Rock Road, Natural Bridge Road
20

Turn right onto MO 180

274 ft · 7 sec · Saint Charles Rock Road
21

Turn left onto Natural Bridge Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Natural Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto Gallatin Lane

1.2 mi · 4 min · Gallatin Lane
23

At end of road, turn left onto Gist Road

62 ft · 2 sec · Gist Road
24

Arrive at destination

Gist Road

Trip Plan

With a total driving time of 4 hours and 22 minutes, this trip is comfortably manageable in a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Independence to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. While only one stop is officially recommended, feel free to make additional brief pauses as needed, especially given the local road nature of the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $35 estimated cost is based on consistent travel, and plan for your one main stop to refuel or take a break. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means many turns can appear in quick succession.

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 112.8 miles from Independence, MO, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.4 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112.8 miles or 2h 4m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Independence, 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 Independence, MO

This is one driving day of about 225.7 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Independence, 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 157.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.8 mi from Independence, MO · 2h 4m into the drive

Downtown Quincy, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, IL

113 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

Kansas City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.8 miles from Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 157.4 miles.

Arriving in Bridgeton, MO

The final approach into Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton, MO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour $19 near mile 225.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.29 one way

$70.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $38.74 $77.48
premium $4.89 $43.43 $86.87
diesel $5.61 $49.83 $99.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center - Tesla Supercharger

Independence, MO

Tesla

14 DCFC

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, MO

Tesla

12 DCFC

Blue Springs, MO Rechargery Relay - NE Coronado

Blue Springs, MO

IONNA

10 DCFC

Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger

Concordia, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bandana's BBQ - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

The Holiday Inn - Columbia East - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Columbia, MO

Columbia, MO

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Target T1201 (Independence, MO)

Independence, MO

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 Blink Network: 1 IONNA: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.7 0 $23.70 $10.83
Efficient EV 56.4 0 $19.75 $9.03
EV Truck/SUV 90.3 1 $31.60 $14.44

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Independence, MO

Afternoon in Independence on Tuesday

Local time

3:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeton, MO

Afternoon in Bridgeton on Tuesday

Local time

3:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Quincy, IL

113 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

4 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 22m 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 Independence, MO to Bridgeton, MO covers 225.7 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, South Noland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.8 miles from Independence, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.29 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Independence, MO to Bridgeton, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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