Origin
Higginsville, MO
Late night in Higginsville on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Higginsville, 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
55m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Higginsville, MO
KoolShooters
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
Higginsville, MO to East Independence, MO is 43.2 miles and takes about 55m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and MO 13, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a relatively short drive that keeps you within the Midwest region and the state of Missouri the entire way. Expect a route with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating local roads than a straight shot on an interstate. With only 43.2 miles, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to spend your time en route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 32.3 mi | 34m |
| MO 13 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Little Blue Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Jackson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Fairground Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Holke Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Truman Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 32.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Higginsville, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on MO 13 Bus
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairground Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto MO 13
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 13
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
4
Merge onto I 70; US 40
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Little Blue Parkway
7
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East R.D. Mize Road
8
Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jackson Drive
9
Turn straight onto Holke Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Holke Road
10
Turn left onto East Truman Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Truman Road
11
Turn right 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Higginsville, 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 0.9 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MO 13
At end of road, turn left onto MO 13
Navigation decision point
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
38 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
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 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...
4
39.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
East R.D. Mize Road
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
Navigation decision point
5
43.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
East 9th Street South
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 10 to 14 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Oak Grove, MO
22 mi in
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
12 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
55m 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?
This journey is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making several directional changes rather than cruising on a continuous highway. While 14% of the drive utilizes highway sections, the majority involves navigating through local routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.3 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This indicates periods of steady driving followed by more intricate navigation through towns and intersections. The road's personality shifts between steady highway travel and more engaged local road driving as you progress.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.9 miles in near MO 13.
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 55m 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 0.9 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Higginsville, MO to East Independence, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mall Entrance along the way.
Mall Entrance
38 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 0.9 miles (MO 13): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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