East Independence, MO to Troy, MO is 200.6 miles and takes about 3h 53m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, taking you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The drive is mostly on surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to pure interstate travel. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is a straightforward option for a single-day excursion.
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
100.3 miles from East Independence, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
124 mi
2h 18m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
58m
MO J
11.2 mi
15m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
2m
South Little Blue Parkway
1.7 mi
3m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
1m
South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Veterans Memorial Parkway
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 124 mi, about 2h 18m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,858 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,374
Quietest
1 AM
~258 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Troy, MO.
1
Start on East 9th Street South
79 ft·8 sec·East 9th Street South
2
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Road
3
Turn left onto East Truman Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Truman Road
4
Turn right onto Holke Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Holke Road
5
Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·South Jackson Drive
6
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
0.2 mi·37 sec·East R.D. Mize Road
7
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.7 mi·3 min·South Little Blue Parkway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 17Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall EntranceUse the left lane.
9
Continue on I 70
53 mi·56 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
32 mi·34 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
15
Continue on I 70; US 40
70 mi·1 hr 19 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 199Toward MO H: Wright City
17
Turn right onto Wildcat Drive
166 ft·9 sec·Wildcat Drive
18
At end of road, turn left onto MO H
1.0 mi·2 min·Veterans Memorial Parkway
19
Turn left onto MO F; MO J
389 ft·10 sec·North Elm Street
20
Continue on MO J
0.2 mi·26 sec·MO J
21
Continue on MO J
11 mi·15 min·MO J
22
At end of road, turn right onto Boone Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Boone Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
192 ft·10 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto East Wood Street
155 ft·11 sec·East Wood Street
25
Turn left
128 ft·9 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 53m estimated drive time, leaving mid-morning should allow you to reach your destination with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to rest or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $30, and it’s always wise to top up before heading into longer stretches on surface roads. This is a short enough drive that you can easily adjust your departure time based on your morning's activities.
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 100.3 miles from East Independence, MO, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.3 miles or 1h 53m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Independence, 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 East Independence, MO
This is one driving day of about 200.6 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 124 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 200.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Road
Turn left onto Main Road
Navigation decision point
8
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...
5
187.2 mi into trip|~3h 33m in
Take the exit toward MO H: Wright City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward MO H: Wright City
7
200.5 mi into trip|~3h 53m in|Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
200.5 mi into trip|~3h 53m in|East Wood Street
Turn right onto East Wood Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.46 one way
$66.92 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$36.51
$73.02
premium
$5.25
$41.49
$82.97
diesel
$6.28
$49.57
$99.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.2
0
$21.06
$9.63
Efficient EV
50.2
0
$17.55
$8.02
EV Truck/SUV
80.2
1
$28.08
$12.84
Gas CO2
70 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
East Independence, MO
Morning
in East Independence on Thursday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Troy, MO
Morning
in Troy on Thursday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
SE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
67°F
Columbia, MO
100 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, as the highway share is 100%. The longest continuous stretch on a major highway is 124 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. After this, expect to transition to local roads like MO J, which means more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you navigate through communities.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 16 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 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
920 ft540 ft
Total Climb
435 ft
Total Descent
726 ft
Highest Point
920 ft
~128.9 mi in
Elevation Range
381 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 Troy, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo H: Wright City along the way.
St. Louis Area is the region around St. Louis, Missouri. It borders St. Louis Metro East (Illinois) along the Mississippi River. Within Missouri, it borders Southeast Missouri, Central Missouri, and Northeast Missouri.
Top landmarks
•Downtown Troy Historic District — historic district in Troy, Missouri, United States
The longest stretch is about 124 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Troy, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
