Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Odessa, MO
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East Independence, MO to Odessa, MO is 26.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest, specifically staying within Missouri. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal same-day trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, making it easy to navigate.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| South Little Blue Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Jackson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Old U.S. 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Holke Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Truman Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Odessa, MO.
Start on East 9th Street South
Turn left onto Main Road
Turn left onto East Truman Road
Turn right onto Holke Road
Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
Take the ramp
Continue on I 70
Take the exit
Turn straight onto West Old U.S. 40
Turn right onto MO 131
Turn left onto West Mason Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MO 131: Odessa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
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 | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in East Independence on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Odessa on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, straight highway stretch. With a highway share of only 10%, the majority of your travel will be on roads that require more attention. The longest uninterrupted segment is 19.7 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. You'll navigate using major roads like South Little Blue Parkway and South Jackson Drive, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience.
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 Main Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (East R.D. Mize Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (South Little Blue Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Independence, MO to Odessa, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mall Entrance along the way.
Mall Entrance
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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