Origin
Odessa, MO
Afternoon in Odessa on Friday
Local time
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odessa, MO to East Independence, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odessa, MO
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East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
Odessa, MO to East Independence, MO is 26.5 miles and takes about 36m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for your destination activities. It’s a practical option for local travel, emphasizing efficient transit over extensive sightseeing.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. With only a 9% highway share, expect to navigate primarily local roads, though a significant portion, 19.9 miles, is on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This suggests a mix of quicker highway segments interspersed with more deliberate navigation through town. The drive's personality is less about continuous speed and more about managing a series of turns and transitions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 19.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 131 / South 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 131 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MO 131 / West Old U.S. 40): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MO 131 / South 2nd Street
Turn right onto MO 131 / South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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MO 131 / West Old U.S. 40
At end of road, turn left onto MO 131 / West Old U.S. 40
Navigation decision point
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
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 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
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 Odessa, MO to East Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mall Entrance along the way.
Mall Entrance
21.3 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 19.9 mi | 21m |
| South Little Blue Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Jackson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Holke Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Truman Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Old U.S. 40 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odessa, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on West Mason Street
31 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Mason Street
2
Turn right onto MO 131
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 131
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Old U.S. 40
4
Turn right onto MO 131
391 ft
·
13 sec
·
MO 131
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Little Blue Parkway
9
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East R.D. Mize Road
10
Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jackson Drive
11
Turn straight onto Holke Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Holke Road
12
Turn left onto East Truman Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Truman Road
13
Turn right onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
14
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
15
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
East Independence, MO
Afternoon in East Independence on Friday
Local time
12:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
36m 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 Odessa, MO to East Independence, MO covers 26.5 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Little Blue Parkway, South Jackson Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Odessa, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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 is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 131 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MO 131 / West Old U.S. 40): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Odessa, MO to East Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mall Entrance along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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