Trip from Independence, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO

Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

241.6 mi

389 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

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Independence, MO

Ever Rayan

Byrnes Mill, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Trip Overview

Spanning 241.6 miles across Missouri, this route from Independence to Byrnes Mill is a manageable journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 46 minutes behind the wheel. Because the total drive time is under five hours, you can comfortably tackle this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stop. You will navigate via the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, and the Avenue of the Saints. Expect to budget approximately $37 for fuel, making this an economical choice for a weekend getaway or a necessary commute. Since both your starting point and destination are located in the Midwest, you will experience consistent regional surroundings throughout the duration of your trip.

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

120.8 miles from Independence, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While the route utilizes major corridors like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, only about 6% of the journey is comprised of high-speed highway travel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on that highway, covering 135.3 miles before the route transitions into more technical local road segments. This shift in road type keeps the drive engaging, as you move from expansive stretches into more nuanced local navigation. You will feel the character of the road change significantly as you move away from the major highway arteries toward your destination in Byrnes Mill.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 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 135.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Lynn Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 241.6 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: near the start (South Lynn Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Noland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: 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.

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

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Noland Road

Turn right onto South Noland Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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

200.8 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in | US 40

Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

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

Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Ches...

223.1 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Take the exit toward MO 141

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 22 Toward MO 141

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	135.3 mi	2h 34m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Avenue of the Saints	22 mi	26m
MO 141	8.5 mi	13m
MO 30	5.6 mi	7m
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

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 135.3 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Kansas Avenue

145 ft · 8 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Turn right onto South Lynn Street

394 ft · 22 sec · South Lynn Street

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

466 ft · 25 sec · East Walnut Street

Turn right onto South Noland Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Noland Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis

Merge onto I 70

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

Continue on I 70

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 70; US 40

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

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit onto US 40

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 40

Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

22 mi · 26 min · Avenue of the Saints

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 22 Toward MO 141 Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

185 ft · 5 sec

Toward MO 141: Manchester

Merge onto MO 141

8.5 mi · 13 min · MO 141

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Hawkins Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Hawkins Road

Continue on New Sugar Creek Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · New Sugar Creek Road

Take the ramp

182 ft · 2 sec

Toward MO 30 West

Merge onto MO 30

5.6 mi · 7 min · MO 30

Take the exit

109 ft · 3 sec

Toward Upper Byrnes Mill Road

Turn slight right onto Upper Byrnes Mill Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Upper Byrnes Mill Road

Arrive at destination

Upper Byrnes Mill Road

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 46 minute duration, planning for at least one dedicated stop is a smart way to stay refreshed. Since the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart early in the morning to beat local traffic or leave mid-day for a more relaxed pace. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 135.3-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, as that is your longest period away from local services. Because this is a turn-heavy drive, ensure your GPS is updated before you head out to navigate the local road transitions with confidence. Use the $37 fuel estimate to help you budget, and consider filling up before you leave Independence to streamline your trip.

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 120.8 miles from Independence, MO, or about 2h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.3 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 120.8 miles or 2h 14m 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 45m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Independence, 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 Independence, MO

This is one driving day of about 241.6 miles and 4h 46m.

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 135.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 120.8 mi from Independence, MO · 2h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, IL

121 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 120.8 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 135.3 miles.

Arriving in Byrnes Mill, MO

The final approach into Byrnes Mill, 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 Byrnes Mill, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.70 one way

$73.39 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$40.45	$80.91
premium	$4.80	$45.61	$91.22
diesel	$5.64	$53.68	$107.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.5	0	$25.37	$11.60
Efficient EV	60.4	0	$21.14	$9.66
EV Truck/SUV	96.6	1	$33.82	$15.46

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 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 1 day ago

Origin

Independence, MO

Afternoon in Independence on Sunday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 to 13 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Byrnes Mill, MO

Afternoon in Byrnes Mill on Sunday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

55°F

Quincy, IL

121 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

18 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 46m 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 Byrnes Mill, MO covers 241.6 miles and takes about 4h 46m 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, Avenue of the Saints. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 120.8 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 $36.70 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.

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

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Trip from Independence, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Byrnes Mill, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Independence, MO

Byrnes Mill, MO

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 46m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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