Origin
Wentzville, MO
Morning in Wentzville on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wentzville, MO to East Independence, MO
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
198.1 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wentzville, MO
Mikhail Nilov
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
The drive from Wentzville, MO to East Independence, MO covers 198.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m 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, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.1 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.09 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.1 miles from Wentzville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 198.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 80.1 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 early in the drive near North Linn Avenue.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wentzville, MO to East Independence, MO is easy. At 3h 48m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Linn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Linn Avenue
Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
Enter roundabout toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
192.9 mi into trip
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~3h 37m 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
198.1 mi into trip
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~3h 48m in
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East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 80.1 mi | 1h 34m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 54.4 mi | 58m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Little Blue Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| South Jackson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Holke Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 80.1 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on East Allen Street
40 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Allen Street
2
Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Linn Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 4th Street
442 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
4
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Church Street
5
Enter roundabout
20 ft
·
0 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
6
Continue
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
80 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11
Continue on I 70; US 40
54 mi
·
58 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Little Blue Parkway
15
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East R.D. Mize Road
16
Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jackson Drive
17
Turn straight onto Holke Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Holke Road
18
Turn left onto East Truman Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Truman Road
19
Turn right onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
20
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
21
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Trip Plan
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 99.1 miles from Wentzville, MO, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 56m 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 4m
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 Wentzville, 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 Wentzville, MO
This is one driving day of about 198.1 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wentzville, 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 80.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.1 mi from Wentzville, MO · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 99.1 miles from Wentzville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.09 one way
$60.18 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.40 | $74.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.73 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Morning in East Independence on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
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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
3h 48m 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 Wentzville, MO to East Independence, MO covers 198.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 miles from Wentzville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.09 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.
The drive from Wentzville, MO to East Independence, MO is easy. At 3h 48m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Linn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Wentzville, MO to East Independence, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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