Origin
Hamilton, MO
Late night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, 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
1h 19m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, MO
Valeria Boltneva
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
Hamilton, MO to East Independence, MO is 62.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via MO 110 and the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, moving you through the Midwest region. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience that's straightforward and efficient for a quick journey. It's a manageable distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 110 | 33.9 mi | 36m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| MO 291 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Lightburne Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| East Truman Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Davis Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Leonard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 110
— 33.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on MO 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Davis Street
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Cameron
3
Merge onto US 36; MO 110
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4
Turn left onto MO 110
34 mi
·
36 min
·
MO 110
Toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
6
At end of road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Plattsburg Road
7
Continue on Lightborne Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lightborne Road
8
Continue on Lightburne Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Lightburne Street
9
Continue on South Leonard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Leonard Street
10
Take the ramp
147 ft
·
2 sec
11
Merge onto MO 291
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
MO 291
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward East Truman Road
13
Turn left onto East Truman Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Truman Road
14
Turn left onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
15
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
16
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Hamilton, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 62.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Cameron
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Cameron
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MO 110
Turn left onto MO 110 toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, MO 110 West: Kansas City
5
46.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Plattsburg Road
At end of road, turn left onto Plattsburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward East Truman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward East Truman Road
5
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.77 one way
$19.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
4 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
1h 19m 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?
This drive is heavily characterized by its highway focus, with 89% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for a significant portion, contributing to the overall highway feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.9 miles on MO 110, offering a good period of consistent travel. While primarily highway, the route incorporates MO 110 and MO 291, suggesting a mix of expressway and potentially some faster arterial roads as you approach your destination.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.9 mi on MO 110.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 110 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 1h 19m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles (MO 110): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.9 miles (Plattsburg Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.9 miles on MO 110. 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: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles (MO 110): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.9 miles (Plattsburg Road): Navigation decision point.
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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