Origin
East Independence, MO
Evening in East Independence on Friday
Local time
6:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Independence, MO to Weatherby Lake, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Weatherby Lake, MO
Niki Clark
Trip Overview
East Independence, MO to Weatherby Lake, MO is 28.7 miles and takes about 43m via MO 152 and MO 291, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip without needing an overnight stay. The route is largely on well-maintained state highways, making for an easy and predictable drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 152 | 12.8 mi | 15m |
| MO 291 | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| East Truman Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Potomac Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Kansas Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Amity Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Barry Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 152
— 12.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Weatherby Lake, 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 right onto East Truman Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Truman Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto MO 291
12 mi
·
17 min
·
MO 291
6
Turn left onto West Kansas Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kansas Street
7
Continue on MO 152
13 mi
·
15 min
·
MO 152
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Amity Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto North Amity Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Amity Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto Northwest Barry Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northwest Barry Road
11
Turn left onto Northwest Potomac Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Potomac Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Northwest Potomac Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.6 — 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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Truman Road
Turn right onto East Truman Road
Navigation decision point
6
26.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Amity Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Amity Avenue
4
27 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
North Amity Avenue
Turn left onto North Amity Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Northwest Barry Road
Turn right onto Northwest Barry Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.45 one way
$8.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.33 | $12.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Weatherby Lake, MO
Evening in Weatherby Lake on Friday
Local time
6:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
With 85% of this route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like MO 152. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 12.8 miles on MO 152. You'll experience a significant amount of highway cruising before transitioning to surface roads for the final portion of the trip. Expect a steady flow of traffic and frequent exits as you navigate these main arteries.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on MO 152.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 152 and MO 291. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.3 miles (East Truman Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,039 ft
751 ft
Total Climb
385 ft
Total Descent
299 ft
Highest Point
1,039 ft
~24.6 mi in
Elevation Range
287 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Weatherby Lake, MO
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on MO 152. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Truman Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Weatherby Lake, MO before heading back.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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