Origin
Sedalia, MO
Morning in Sedalia on Monday
Local time
7:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sedalia, MO to Independence, MO
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
87 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
8 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Sedalia, MO to Independence, MO covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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, US 65, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.21 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from Sedalia, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 87 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 52.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sedalia, MO to Independence, MO is easy. At 1h 41m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 83.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
7
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m 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
4
86.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
86.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
5
87 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
East Kansas Avenue
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 52.5 mi | 56m |
| US 65 | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| South Noland Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Ohio Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| MO 765 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 52.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedalia, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on South Ohio Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Ohio Avenue
2
Continue on MO 765
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
MO 765
3
Continue on MO 765
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
MO 765
Toward US 65 North: Marshall
4
Merge onto US 65
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 65
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Continue on I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
12
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
14
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.5 miles from Sedalia, MO, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 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 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sedalia, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Sedalia, MO
This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sedalia, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 52.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from Sedalia, MO · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Sedalia, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Independence, 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
$13.21 one way
$26.43 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.42 | $32.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center - Tesla Supercharger
Independence, MO
Tesla
14 DCFC
Blue Springs, MO Rechargery Relay - NE Coronado
Blue Springs, MO
IONNA
10 DCFC
Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger
Concordia, MO
Tesla
8 DCFC
FasCharge 591 Jiffy Stop Sedalia
Sedalia, MO
RED_E
4 DCFC
Thompson Hills Shopping Center - Sedalia
Sedalia, MO
FCN
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 443
Higginsville, MO
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Target T1201 (Independence, MO)
Independence, MO
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Molle Chevrolet
Blue Springs, MO
Blink Network
2 DCFC
Tesla: 2
RED_E: 1
FCN: 1
eVgo Network: 1
IONNA: 1
Blink Network: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Independence, MO
Morning in Independence on Monday
Local time
7:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
1h 41m 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 Sedalia, MO to Independence, MO covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 65, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 miles from Sedalia, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.21 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.
The drive from Sedalia, MO to Independence, MO is easy. At 1h 41m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 83.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sedalia, MO to Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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