Sullivan, MO Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Sullivan, MO is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 107 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Sullivan, MO spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
218.4 mi
Joplin, MO
Quickest Drive
1h 9m
Chesterfield, MO
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sullivan, MO
Sullivan, MO to Joplin, MO
Sullivan, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Sullivan, MO to Castle Point, MO
Sullivan, MO to St. Louis, MO
Sullivan, MO to Saint Peters, MO
Sullivan, MO to O'Fallon, MO
Sullivan, MO to Chesterfield, MO
Driving from Sullivan, MO
The typical drive from Sullivan, MO covers about 107 miles and takes around 2h 13m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 218 miles (4h 32m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Sullivan, MO most often head toward Joplin, MO (218.4 mi, 4h 6m), Lee's Summit, MO (211.7 mi, 4h 32m), Castle Point, MO (72.1 mi, 1h 33m), St. Louis, MO (67.3 mi, 1h 20m), and Saint Peters, MO (63.2 mi, 1h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 107-mile trip from Sullivan, MO, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Sullivan, MO and 0 routes heading into Sullivan, MO, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 218 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sullivan, MO covers 218 miles and takes approximately 4h 32m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.
The average route from Sullivan, MO runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 107-mile trip from Sullivan, MO costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sullivan, MO include Joplin, MO, Lee's Summit, MO, Castle Point, MO and St. Louis, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sullivan, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,355
Median Income
$60,137
Median Home Value
$153,100
Median Age
41.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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