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Trip from Hoffman, MO to Bunceton, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

12.1 mi

19 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hoffman, MO, MO

Hoffman, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Downtown Bunceton, MO, MO

Bunceton, MO

Alexander RAW

Trip Overview

The drive from Hoffman, MO to Bunceton, MO covers 12.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MO E, MO J, MO 135 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on MO E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

6 miles from Hoffman, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 12.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO E is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

887 ft 746 ft

Total Climb

316 ft

Total Descent

385 ft

Highest Point

887 ft

~2.6 mi in

Elevation Range

141 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.2 miles in near Schlotzhauer Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Schlotzhauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (MO 135): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MO E): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Schlotzhauer Road

Turn right onto Schlotzhauer Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | MO 135

Turn right onto MO 135

Navigation decision point

4
4.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | MO E

Turn left onto MO E

Navigation decision point

4
8.5 mi into trip | ~17m in | MO E

Keep slight right at fork onto MO E

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
8.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | MO J

Turn left onto MO J

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO E 4.1 mi 7m
MO J 3.3 mi 5m
MO 135 3.1 mi 5m
Schlotzhauer Road 1.1 mi 4m
MO 5 0.2 mi <1m
Georgetown Drive 0.2 mi <1m
South Elm Street <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: MO E — 4.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman, MO and Bunceton, MO.

1

Start on Georgetown Drive

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Georgetown Drive
2

Turn right onto Schlotzhauer Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Schlotzhauer Road
3

Turn right onto MO 135

3.1 mi · 5 min · MO 135
4

Turn left onto MO E

4.0 mi · 7 min · MO E
5

Keep slight right at fork onto MO E

254 ft · 7 sec · MO E
6

Turn straight onto MO 5

0.2 mi · 24 sec · MO 5
7

Turn left onto MO J

3.3 mi · 5 min · MO J
8

Turn right onto South Elm Street

19 ft · 0 sec · South Elm Street
9

Arrive at destination

South Elm Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6 miles from Hoffman, MO, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.1 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 12 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6 miles or 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bunceton, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Hoffman, MO.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hoffman, MO

This is one driving day of about 12.1 miles and 24m.

At 12.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on MO E for about 4.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6 mi from Hoffman, MO · 13m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Tipton, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pilot Grove, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6 miles from Hoffman, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bunceton, MO

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bunceton, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.89 one way

$3.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.08 $4.15
premium $4.89 $2.33 $4.66
diesel $5.61 $2.67 $5.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Hoffman, MO

Late night in Hoffman on Thursday

Local time

12:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bunceton, MO

Late night in Bunceton on Thursday

Local time

12:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hoffman, MO to Bunceton, MO covers 12.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO E, MO J, MO 135. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Hoffman, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Schlotzhauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (MO 135): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (MO E): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hoffman, MO to Bunceton, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 746 ft to 887 ft elevation with about 316 ft of total climbing.

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