Rogersville, MO to East Independence, MO is 182.4 miles and takes about 3h 46m via North Kansas Expressway and MO 7, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
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
91.2 miles from Rogersville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 182.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey on major roads. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 87.2 miles on the North Kansas Expressway. The character of the drive is largely consistent, emphasizing forward momentum rather than varied scenery. You'll primarily be on highways like MO 7 and MO 291, making for a predictable and efficient travel experience from behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kansas Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 87.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Kansas Expressway and MO 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 182.4 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 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
22.9 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward MO 13: Bolivar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
23.1 mi into trip|~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 13: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13: Bolivar
7
23.1 mi into trip|~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 77
Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
6
149.7 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
7
167 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|MO 291
Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Kansas Expressway
87.2 mi
1h 42m
MO 7
39.2 mi
43m
MO 291
22.4 mi
32m
MO 58
8.5 mi
11m
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.1 mi
10m
US 60
8 mi
9m
Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi
5m
East Center Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
North Kansas Expressway
— 87.2 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on US 60 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·East Center Street
2
Turn left
358 ft·7 sec
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
4
Merge onto US 60
8.0 mi·9 min·US 60
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward US 65 North: Sedalia
6
Merge onto US 65
8.1 mi·10 min·Schoolcraft Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
8
Merge onto I 44
4.1 mi·5 min·Payne Stewart Highway
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13: Bolivar
10
Keep slight left at fork
150 ft·3 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13: Bolivar
11
Keep slight right at fork
209 ft·7 sec
Exit 77Toward MO 13 North: Bolivar
12
Merge onto MO 13
87 mi·1 hr 42 min·North Kansas Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on MO 7
36 mi·39 min·MO 7
14
Take the exit onto MO 7
3.3 mi·3 min·MO 7
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 160Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
16
Keep slight right at fork
243 ft·6 sec
Toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
17
Merge onto MO 291
8.3 mi·12 min·MO 291
18
Turn slight left onto MO 58; MO 291
8.5 mi·11 min·MO 58; MO 291
19
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.6 mi·52 sec·MO 291
Toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
20
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.2 mi·37 sec·MO 291
Toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen RoadUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left
300 ft·7 sec
22
Continue on MO 291
13 mi·18 min·MO 291
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward East Truman Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto East Truman Road
1.2 mi·2 min·East Truman Road
25
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Road
26
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft·3 sec·East 9th Street South
27
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under 4 hours, this trip is best tackled in a single day, offering plenty of flexibility for when you want to depart. Consider leaving in the morning to allow for any unexpected delays or to simply enjoy a less rushed arrival. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 87 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $29, and it's always wise to top off before reaching the final leg.
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 91.2 miles from Rogersville, MO, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.2 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 40 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.2 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Rogersville, 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 Rogersville, MO
This is one driving day of about 182.4 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Rogersville, 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 North Kansas Expressway for about 87.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.2 mi from Rogersville, MO
· 1h 51m into the drive
The midpoint is around 91.2 miles from Rogersville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before North Kansas Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Oseyo Restaurant
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Bolivar, Missouri
Early in the drive, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 52.1
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 12.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.52 one way
$57.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.31
$62.62
premium
$4.89
$35.10
$70.20
diesel
$5.61
$40.27
$80.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
31 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Destination Charger
Springfield, Missouri
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Dynamic Charging Station
Springfield, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Bolivar, Missouri
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Springfield, Missouri
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Springfield, Missouri
Tesla
1 DCFC
Dynamic EV Charging Station
Springfield, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Dynamic EVC Charging Station
Springfield, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Springfield, Missouri
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 13
Other: 8
Blink: 4
Tesla Destination: 3
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.7
0
$19.15
$8.76
Efficient EV
45.6
0
$15.96
$7.30
EV Truck/SUV
73
0
$25.54
$11.67
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Rogersville, MO
Morning
in Rogersville on Saturday
Local time
9:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
N 14 to 17 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:51AM CDT until April 19 at 8:32PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:04AM CDT until April 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
East Independence, MO
Morning
in East Independence on Saturday
Local time
9:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Warsaw, MO
91 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rogersville, MO to East Independence, MO covers 182.4 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Kansas Expressway, MO 7, MO 291. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.2 miles from Rogersville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.52 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 182.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Rogersville, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
