Origin
La Monte, MO
Morning in La Monte on Friday
Local time
7:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Monte, MO to Independence, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Monte, MO
Anatolii Maks
Independence, MO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from La Monte, MO to Independence, MO covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO 13, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from La Monte, MO to Independence, MO covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 32.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MO 13
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
32 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
7
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Noland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
5
71.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from La Monte, MO to Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Higginsville along the way.
Higginsville
14.8 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 32.3 mi | 34m |
| MO 13 | 17 mi | 21m |
| US 50 | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| South Noland Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 32.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Monte, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on West Pine Street
219 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Pine Street
2
Turn right onto MO 127
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MO 127
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
4
Take the ramp
146 ft
·
4 sec
5
Merge onto US 50; MO 127
14 mi
·
15 min
·
US 50; MO 127
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MO 13: Clinton, Higginsville
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto MO 13
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 13
8
Enter roundabout onto MO 13
67 ft
·
0 sec
·
MO 13
9
Continue on MO 13
12 mi
·
15 min
·
MO 13
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
11
Merge onto I 70; US 40
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
13
Continue on I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
16
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Walnut Street
17
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
18
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from La Monte, MO · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from La Monte, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Independence, MO
The final approach into Independence, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.26 one way
$22.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Independence, MO
Morning in Independence on Friday
Local time
7:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Odessa, MO
36 mi in
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
20 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
1h 26m 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 La Monte, MO to Independence, MO covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO 13, US 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from La Monte, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles (MO 13): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from La Monte, MO to Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Higginsville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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