Trip from East Independence, MO to Oran, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 56m

Distance

357.4 mi

575 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 45m ★

6 AM

6h 56m

8 AM

7h 19m

10 AM

7h 4m

12 PM

7h 2m

3 PM

7h 5m

5 PM

7h 18m

8 PM

6h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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East Independence, MO

Momo King

Oran, MO

Nadin Sh

Trip Overview

East Independence, MO to Oran, MO is 357.4 miles and takes about 6h 56m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, moving from one part of Missouri to another. You'll find this drive to be mostly on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate cruise. Given the duration and the road profile, it's a manageable one-day excursion.

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

178.7 miles from East Independence, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	135.3 mi	2h 34m
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway	101 mi	1h 48m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Avenue of the Saints	25.1 mi	30m
I 270	11.5 mi	14m
MO 77	9.9 mi	17m
Nash Road	5.6 mi	7m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 135.3 mi, about 2h 34m

Traffic on I-70

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~2,930 veh/hr typical · worst 3,487

Quietest

1 AM

~260 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

11.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Oran, MO.

Start on East 9th Street South

79 ft · 8 sec · East 9th Street South

Turn left onto Main Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Road

Turn left onto East Truman Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Truman Road

Turn right onto Holke Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Holke Road

Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 17 Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance Use the left lane.

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit onto US 40

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 40

Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

25 mi · 30 min · Avenue of the Saints

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 270 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 14 min · I 270

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Exit 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 55 South: Memphis

Merge onto I 55

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway

Continue on I 55

1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

Continue on I 55

101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 91 Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Keep slight right at fork

160 ft · 3 sec

Exit 91 Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Turn right onto MO AB

5.6 mi · 7 min · Nash Road

Enter roundabout onto MO 77

325 ft · 6 sec · MO 77

Toward MO 77 South: Chaffee

Continue on MO 77

9.8 mi · 17 min · MO 77

Toward MO 77 South: Chaffee

Turn right onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Church Street

Turn right onto MO W

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Radcliff Road

Turn left onto South Railroad Street

53 ft · 2 sec · South Railroad Street

Arrive at destination

South Railroad Street

Trip Plan

With a drive time under 7 hours, leaving in the morning from East Independence should allow you to reach Oran with plenty of daylight to spare. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto the surface roads, as gas stations might be less frequent than on major interstates. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 135.3 miles, so plan your break before or after that segment if needed.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 178.7 miles from East Independence, MO, or about 3h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.3 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 79 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 178.7 miles or 3h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oran, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Independence, 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 East Independence, MO

This is one driving day of about 357.4 miles and 6h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from East Independence, 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 135.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

O'Fallon, MO

179 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

Lincoln, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

O'Fallon, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 178.7 miles from East Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.3 mi from route

Rest Area

0.3 mi from route

Gasper's

0.3 mi from route

Road Ranger

0.8 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 341.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 17 Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...

223.9 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

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 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

224.2 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 South: Memphis

236 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...

341.3 mi into trip | ~6h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 91 Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.62 one way

$119.24 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 125 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$64.80	$129.59
premium	$5.26	$74.00	$148.00
diesel	$6.18	$86.94	$173.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 125 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	107.2	1	$37.53	$17.16
Efficient EV	89.4	1	$31.27	$14.30
EV Truck/SUV	143	1	$50.04	$22.87

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Oct 19, 2026

Origin

East Independence, MO

Morning in East Independence on Tuesday

Local time

11:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Clear

S 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Oran, MO

Morning in Oran on Tuesday

Local time

11:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance 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

3 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

6h 56m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 283.4

Park Closure: Janis-Ziegler House (Green Tree Tavern) Closed

View on nps.gov

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $19 near mile 234.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily surface roads, with only about 7% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for a significant stretch of 135.3 miles, likely offering a more consistent cruising experience before transitioning to local routes. Be prepared for more frequent intersections and potential slowdowns as you move away from the limited-access portions.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 135.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 23 significant decision points across 357.4 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 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

907 ft 341 ft

Total Climb

655 ft

Total Descent

1,143 ft

Highest Point

907 ft

~25.5 mi in

Elevation Range

566 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from East Independence, MO to Oran, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

223.9 mi in | ~4h 19m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 56m. Total distance: 357.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 135.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 37 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oran, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oran, MO before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from East Independence, MO to Oran, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-70

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Wright City Rest Area (Eastbound)

Concordia Rest Area Eastbound

Truck Parking

Rest Area

Wright City Rest Area (Westbound)

TA

Petro Stopping Centers

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Truck Parking

Concordia Rest Area Westbound

Bloomsdale Rest Area (Northbound)

Truck Parking

Fruitland Rest Area (Southbound)

Love's Travel Stop

Boonville Rest Area Eastbound

Boonville Rest Area Westbound

Betty's Truck Stop

Midway Auto Truck Plaza

Rest Area

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

TA

QuikTrip

West Land Travel Center

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

Gasper's

Road Ranger

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Independence, MO

Oran, MO

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 56m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Gateway Arch National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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