Origin
Independence, MO
Morning in Independence on Thursday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, MO to Owensville, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
201 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Independence, MO
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Owensville, MO
Terence Koh
Trip Overview
The drive from Independence, MO to Owensville, MO covers 201 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lynn Street, East Walnut Street, South Noland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
100.5 miles from Independence, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 201 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 201 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lynn Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Independence, MO to Owensville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lynn Street | — | — |
| East Walnut Street | — | — |
| South Noland Road | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Clifton J | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| U | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Lynn Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, MO and Owensville, MO.
1
Start on East Kansas Avenue
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
23 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 onto I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 70 East: Columbia, Saint Louis
6
Merge slight left onto Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
15
Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
16
Merge slight left
522 ft
·
12 sec
17
Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
18
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 63 South, US 50
21
Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 63 South, US 50
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 63 South, US 50 East
23
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 63 South: Rolla
25
Turn left
6.2 mi
·
8 min
26
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
27
Turn left onto 5th Street
233 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Street
28
Turn left
5.7 mi
·
8 min
29
Keep slight left
7.9 mi
·
11 min
30
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
226 ft
·
16 sec
·
South 2nd Street
31
Turn right
59 ft
·
4 sec
32
Arrive at your destination
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 100.5 miles from Independence, MO, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
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 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.5 miles or 1h 58m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owensville, 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 201 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.5 mi from Independence, MO · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.5 miles from Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Owensville, MO
The final approach into Owensville, 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 Owensville, 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
$31.42 one way
$62.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.38 | $88.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.10 | $9.65 |
| Efficient EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.59 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.14 | $12.86 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Owensville, MO
Morning in Owensville on Thursday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Columbia, MO
101 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 57m 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 Independence, MO to Owensville, MO covers 201 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lynn Street, East Walnut Street, South Noland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.5 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 $31.42 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Independence, MO to Owensville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Independence, MO to Owensville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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