Origin
Winchester, MO
Late night in Winchester on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Winchester, 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
4h 26m
Distance
226.2 mi
364 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 13m
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6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchester, MO
Cats Coming
East Independence, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
Winchester, MO to East Independence, MO is 226.2 miles and takes about 4h 26m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day journey stays within the Midwest, specifically Missouri, offering a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and minimal stops, it's a practical option for a quick trip. The route is primarily characterized by its turn-heavy local drive feel, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than a long, uninterrupted highway cruise. This trip is well within the scope of a single day, making it ideal for those looking to cover ground without an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.1 miles from Winchester, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 80.7 mi | 1h 35m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 54.4 mi | 58m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 22.1 mi | 26m |
| MO 141 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Little Blue Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 80.7 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester, MO and East Independence, MO.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn left
58 ft
·
8 sec
3
Continue on Solley Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Solley Drive
4
Turn right onto MO 100
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Manchester Road
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MO 141 North
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto MO 141
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 141
7
Take the exit
133 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
9
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 40
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40
Exit 1A
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 70; US 40
81 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
13
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Continue on I 70; US 40
54 mi
·
58 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
16
Continue on I 70; US 40
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 17
Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Little Blue Parkway
19
Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East R.D. Mize Road
20
Turn right onto South Jackson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jackson Drive
21
Turn straight onto Holke Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Holke Road
22
Turn left onto East Truman Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Truman Road
23
Turn right onto Main Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Road
24
Turn right onto East 9th Street South
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 9th Street South
25
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street South
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 26m duration, starting your drive in Winchester, MO in the morning is advisable to ensure you have ample daylight for the entire 226.2-mile trip. While there's only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the drive with a brief pause around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 80.7-mile stretch on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, as services might be less frequent in certain areas. The $35 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking current prices is always a good idea before departing.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.1 miles from Winchester, MO, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.1 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Independence, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Winchester, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winchester, MO
This is one driving day of about 226.2 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Winchester, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 80.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.1 miles from Winchester, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.7 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 221 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward MO 141 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MO 141 North
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Went...
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 40
Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
8
221 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.36 one way
$70.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.83 | $77.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.53 | $87.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.94 | $99.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.75 | $10.86 |
| Efficient EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.79 | $9.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.5 | 1 | $31.67 | $14.48 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24 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
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
$19
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans towards a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll encounter more frequent directional changes than you might on a pure interstate. With a highway share of 2, expect a mix of faster road sections and more local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 80.7 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, offering a period of consistent travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between these highway segments and more community-focused streets, requiring your attention for navigation.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.7 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 226.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 226.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.7 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at East Independence, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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