Origin
Holts Summit, MO
Morning in Holts Summit on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holts Summit, MO to Mokane, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holts Summit, MO
Renzo Alarco
Mokane, MO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 23.3-mile drive from Holts Summit to Mokane, MO, is a quick trip that can be completed in about 38 minutes. Primarily using MO 94 and US 54, this route is almost entirely highway, with 96% of it on faster roads. It's a straightforward, single-day excursion, perfect for a short getaway within the Midwest region. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, this trip is budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stays as the duration is well within a comfortable driving window.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this journey, with 96% of the 23.3 miles on faster roads like MO 94 and US 54. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.5 miles on MO 94, allowing for a consistent pace. The profile suggests a mostly uninterrupted drive, making it efficient. You'll likely find the road character to be direct and functional, rather than winding or particularly scenic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 94 and US 54. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Summit Drive.
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 23.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (South Summit Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Summit Drive
Turn left onto South Summit Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
Navigation decision point
Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward MO 94 East: Mokane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO 94 East: Mokane
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 94 | 18.5 mi | 32m |
| US 54 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Fulton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Summit Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Hillcrest Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 94
— 18.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holts Summit, MO and Mokane, MO.
1
Start on East Hillcrest Avenue
70 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Hillcrest Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Summit Drive
437 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Summit Drive
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Center Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
5
Merge onto US 54
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 54
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MO 94 East: Mokane
7
Merge onto MO 94
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
MO 94
8
Turn straight onto MO 94
18 mi
·
32 min
·
MO 94
Toward MO 94 East: Mokane
9
Turn left onto MO C
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Fulton Avenue
10
Turn left onto 3rd Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Street
11
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Mokane, MO
Morning in Mokane on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
10 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
38m 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 Holts Summit, MO to Mokane, MO covers 23.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 94, US 54, Fulton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Holts Summit, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.64 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Summit Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Holts Summit, MO to Mokane, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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