Missouri road trips
Best Road Trips in Missouri
20 popular Missouri drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Missouri Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Missouri routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Kansas City, MO → St. Louis, MO
281 mi · 4.5 h · ~$30 gas
Indianapolis, IN → St. Louis, MO
272 mi · 4.4 h · ~$29 gas
Topeka, KS → Kansas City, MO
70 mi · 1.1 h · ~$7 gas
St. Louis, MO → Nashville, TN
299 mi · 4.8 h · ~$32 gas
Memphis, TN → St. Louis, MO
284 mi · 4.6 h · ~$30 gas
Kansas City, MO → Des Moines, IA
212 mi · 3.4 h · ~$22 gas
Our Missouri road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Missouri metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $2.95/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $2.95/gal Missouri regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Missouri origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Miami → Kansas City
The headline Missouri road trip — 1467 miles, about 23.7 hours of driving and roughly $155 in gas at $2.95/gal.
More top Missouri drives (19)
Miami → Springfield
1302 mi · ~21.0 h · ~$137 gas
Open tripNew York → Kansas City
1290 mi · ~20.8 h · ~$136 gas
Open tripMiami → St. Louis
1254 mi · ~20.2 h · ~$132 gas
Open tripNew York → Springfield
1253 mi · ~20.2 h · ~$132 gas
Open tripOrlando → Kansas City
1239 mi · ~20.0 h · ~$131 gas
Open tripOrlando → Springfield
1078 mi · ~17.4 h · ~$114 gas
Open tripNew York → St. Louis
1029 mi · ~16.6 h · ~$108 gas
Open tripOrlando → St. Louis
1016 mi · ~16.4 h · ~$107 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Kansas City
797 mi · ~12.9 h · ~$84 gas
Open tripAsheville → Springfield
717 mi · ~11.6 h · ~$76 gas
Open tripColumbia → St. Louis
710 mi · ~11.5 h · ~$75 gas
Open tripPensacola → St. Louis
699 mi · ~11.3 h · ~$74 gas
Open tripPensacola → Springfield
690 mi · ~11.1 h · ~$73 gas
Open tripAugusta → St. Louis
686 mi · ~11.1 h · ~$72 gas
Open tripCharlotte → St. Louis
670 mi · ~10.8 h · ~$71 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → St. Louis
658 mi · ~10.6 h · ~$69 gas
Open tripAtlanta → Springfield
655 mi · ~10.6 h · ~$69 gas
Open tripAsheville → St. Louis
555 mi · ~9.0 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripAtlanta → St. Louis
552 mi · ~8.9 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Missouri
Top Missouri road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Cheapest Missouri road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Missouri.
Long-distance road trips from Missouri
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Missouri — Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas.
Gas prices in Missouri
Estimated regular at $2.95/gal · premium $3.55 · diesel $3.40.
Best vehicles for Missouri drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Missouri
Daily driving cost estimates for major Missouri-area cities.
EV vs gas in Missouri
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Missouri trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Missouri road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Missouri. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Missouri road trip cost in fuel?
At Missouri's estimated $2.95/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.54 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Missouri EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Missouri routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.