Trip from Independence, MO to Calverton Park, MO

Drive Time

4h 27m

Distance

231.5 mi

373 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

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Independence, MO

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Trip Overview

Connecting Independence to Calverton Park, this 231.5-mile journey across Missouri is a straightforward trip that typically takes 4 hours and 27 minutes. Since the entire drive stays within the Midwest, you can easily complete the trek in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $35 on fuel for this excursion, making it a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. Navigating this route involves a mix of major thoroughfares, including the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, and I-270. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the manageable timeframe allows for a flexible schedule.

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

115.7 miles from Independence, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you will spend a significant portion of the trip on highways, the route is not a simple interstate grind, as highways only account for a small share of the total distance. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, covering 157.4 miles before the road conditions shift. Prepare for a transition from faster highway segments to more technical local sections as you approach your destination. The varied nature of the road ensures the trip remains engaging, requiring you to adapt your driving style as you progress through the state.

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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Noland Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 231.5 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 0.2 miles (South Noland Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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 12 key points

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

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

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

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

223.8 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 270 North: Chicago

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	157.4 mi	3h 1m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
I 270	6.3 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
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	1m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway	1.5 mi	1m

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 Calverton Park, 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

103 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Exit 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road

Exit 232 Toward I 270 North: Chicago

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 270

6.3 mi · 7 min · I 270

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 27

Turn straight onto Pershall Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Pershall Road

Turn right onto MO N

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South New Florissant Road

Continue on MO N

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Florissant Road

Arrive at destination

MO N

Trip Plan

Because this is a one-day trip, your best bet is to depart early to avoid potential congestion and maintain a steady pace. You only need to plan for one stop, which provides a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and refresh after the initial long haul. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the later sections can be taxing, so use your single planned break wisely to stay alert. Budgeting around $35 for fuel is a solid baseline, but always keep a little extra set aside for local variations. Since the route is relatively short, you have the advantage of flexibility, allowing you to easily adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic reports on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

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 115.7 miles from Independence, MO, or about 2h 7m 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 115.7 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Calverton Park, 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 231.5 miles and 4h 27m.

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 115.7 mi from Independence, MO · 2h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, IL

116 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 115.7 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 Calverton Park, MO

The final approach into Calverton Park, 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 Calverton Park, 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

$35.16 one way

$70.32 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$38.76	$77.53
premium	$4.80	$43.70	$87.40
diesel	$5.64	$51.43	$102.86

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: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.5	0	$24.31	$11.11
Efficient EV	57.9	0	$20.26	$9.26
EV Truck/SUV	92.6	1	$32.41	$14.82

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 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

2:24 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

Calverton Park, MO

Afternoon in Calverton Park on Sunday

Local time

2:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

55°F

Quincy, IL

116 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

16 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 27m 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 Calverton Park, MO covers 231.5 miles and takes about 4h 27m 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, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.7 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 $35.16 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 Calverton Park, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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