Origin
Old Jamestown, MO
Evening in Old Jamestown on Thursday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Old Jamestown, MO to East Independence, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
231.9 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Old Jamestown, MO
C. Spencer van Gulick
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
This 231.9-mile journey from Old Jamestown, MO to East Independence, MO is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 36 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 94% of the drive on major roads like I-70. You'll find the fuel cost to be around $36, making it an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest. With only one recommended stop, this drive is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without extensive planning. Consider this a practical option for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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
116 miles from Old Jamestown, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 231.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, as 94% of the drive utilizes major interstates and highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 215.4 miles primarily on I-70, meaning you'll have extended periods of consistent driving. While the majority of the trip is on high-speed roads, brief segments on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway and Patterson Road offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the main thoroughfare. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 215.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Vaile Avenue.
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 231.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles (Vaile Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Vaile Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Vaile Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
8
226.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 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...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 215.4 mi | 4h 4m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Patterson Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Lindbergh Boulevard | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Little Blue Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Jackson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Vaile Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Holke Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 215.4 mi, about 4h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Jamestown, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on this road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Old Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Halls Ferry Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Vaile Avenue
209 ft
·
4 sec
·
Vaile Avenue
4
Continue on Vaile Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Vaile Avenue
5
Continue on Patterson Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Patterson Road
6
Turn slight right
247 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 67 South
7
Turn straight onto US 67
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lindbergh Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 270
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
11
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
215 mi
·
4 hr 4 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Little Blue Parkway
16
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East R.D. Mize Road
17
Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jackson Drive
18
Turn straight onto Holke Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Holke Road
19
Turn left onto East Truman Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Truman Road
20
Turn right onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
21
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
22
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 36 minute duration, starting your drive in the morning from Old Jamestown will get you to East Independence with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one stop suggested and the longest stretch being over 200 miles, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically, perhaps around the midway point of your 231.9-mile journey. The $36 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 215.4-mile segment on I-70 where services might be less frequent than you'd expect. This route is built for speed, so minimizing lengthy stops is key to arriving on time.
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 116 miles from Old Jamestown, MO, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 215.4 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 51 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116 miles or 2h 19m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Old Jamestown, 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 Old Jamestown, MO
This is one driving day of about 231.9 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Old Jamestown, 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 I 70 for about 215.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116 mi from Old Jamestown, MO · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116 miles from Old Jamestown, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 215.4 miles.
Arriving in East Independence, MO
The final approach into East Independence, 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 East Independence, 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
$36.25 one way
$72.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.81 | $79.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.63 | $89.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.20 | $102.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.35 | $11.13 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.8 | 1 | $32.47 | $14.84 |
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.
Destination
East Independence, MO
Evening in East Independence on Thursday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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 36m 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 Old Jamestown, MO to East Independence, MO covers 231.9 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, Patterson Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116 miles from Old Jamestown, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.25 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 231.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles (Vaile Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Old Jamestown, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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