Origin
Excelsior Springs, MO
Late night in Excelsior Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Excelsior Springs, MO to East Independence, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Excelsior Springs, MO
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East Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
This 27.3-mile trip from Excelsior Springs to East Independence, Missouri, is a quick 33-minute journey perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on local roads, with Saint Louis Avenue and MO 291 South guiding you. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this drive won't break the bank. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so expect to navigate through neighborhoods and commercial areas rather than open highway. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best tackled as a straightforward excursion without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 210 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| MO 291 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| MO JJ | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Saint Louis Avenue | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| East Truman Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| MO H | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Thompson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 210
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior Springs, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on South Thompson Avenue
105 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Thompson Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto MO 10
136 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint Louis Avenue
3
Continue on MO 10
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Louis Avenue
4
Continue on MO H
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
MO H
5
Turn left onto MO JJ
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
MO JJ
6
Turn right onto MO 210
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
MO 210
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MO 291 South: Independence
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto MO 291
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
MO 291
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward East Truman Road
10
Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Truman Road
11
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
12
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
13
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue
Turn sharp right onto MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MO JJ
Turn left onto MO JJ
Navigation decision point
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left toward MO 291 South: Independence
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MO 291 South: Independence
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward East Truman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward East Truman Road
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Independence, MO
Late night in East Independence on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 7 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 4:25PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 4:21PM CDT until April 16 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
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
29 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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no stretches of highway involved. Your journey will primarily consist of navigating through town and city streets, making frequent turns and adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable as it's a continuous local road experience. This means you'll be experiencing a consistent pace throughout the 33 minutes, moving through various local environments rather than transitioning between different types of roads. It's a drive that keeps you engaged with your surroundings.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on MO 210.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue.
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 40m 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 (MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.5 miles (MO JJ): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on MO 210. 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 (MO 10 / Saint Louis Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.5 miles (MO JJ): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Independence, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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