Origin
Odessa, MO
Late night in Odessa on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odessa, MO to 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
36m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odessa, MO
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Independence, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Missouri, the 28.8-mile trek from Odessa to Independence is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward commute across the Midwest. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for travelers looking to get from point A to point B without breaking the bank. Because the entire journey takes less than an hour, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two Missouri locales, allowing you plenty of time to enjoy your destination once you arrive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 19.9 mi | 21m |
| South Noland Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Old U.S. 40 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Lynn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odessa, MO and Independence, MO.
1
Start on West Mason Street
31 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Mason Street
2
Turn right onto MO 131
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 131
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Old U.S. 40
4
Turn right onto MO 131
391 ft
·
13 sec
·
MO 131
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on I 70
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8
Continue on I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Noland Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Noland Road
11
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Walnut Street
12
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
394 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Lynn Street
13
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Kansas Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Kansas Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 131 / South 2nd Street
Turn right onto MO 131 / South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Noland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Noland Road
5
28.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South Lynn Street
Turn right onto South Lynn Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
East Kansas Avenue
Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $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
Independence, MO
Late night in Independence on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 5 to 13 mph
24% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis 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
28 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
36m 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 that transitions from highway speeds to more navigated stretches. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.9 miles. While the route involves a mix of the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway and South Noland Road, highway travel only makes up about three percent of the total journey. This means your experience will shift quickly from open road cruising to the more technical, localized driving conditions typical of a regional transit. Keep your focus sharp as you transition off the main highway, as the road character becomes significantly more hands-on as you approach Independence.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 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 early in the drive near MO 131 / South 2nd Street.
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 36m drive. You will face about 9 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 131 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,034 ft
877 ft
Total Climb
157 ft
Total Descent
59 ft
Highest Point
1,034 ft
~28.2 mi in
Elevation Range
157 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 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: near the start (MO 131 / South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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