Origin
Houstonia, MO
Evening in Houstonia on Thursday
Local time
8:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houstonia, MO to Newland, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newland, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from Houstonia, MO to Newland, MO covers 18 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO D, MO EE, MO J for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on MO D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 18 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO D is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO K / North Olive Street.
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 18 miles you will encounter 6 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 (MO K / North Olive Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO K / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO K): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO K / North Olive Street
Turn right onto MO K / North Olive Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO K / West 1st Street
Turn right onto MO K / West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO K
Keep slight left at fork onto MO K
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MO D
Keep slight left at fork onto MO D
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
14.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MO EE
Turn right onto MO EE
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO D | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| MO EE | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| MO J | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| MO K | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pin Hook Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Olive Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO D
— 9.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houstonia, MO and Newland, MO.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto MO K
322 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Olive Street
3
Turn right onto MO K
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MO K
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
MO K
5
Continue on MO D
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MO D
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MO D
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
MO D
7
Turn slight right onto MO D
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
MO D
8
Turn straight onto MO D
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
MO D
9
Turn slight left onto MO D
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
MO D
10
Continue on MO J
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MO J
11
Turn right onto MO EE
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MO EE
12
Turn right onto Pin Hook Road
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pin Hook Road
13
Arrive at destination
Pin Hook Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Newland, MO
Evening in Newland on Thursday
Local time
8:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
19 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
35m 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 Houstonia, MO to Newland, MO covers 18 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO D, MO EE, MO J. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Houstonia, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.81 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 18 miles you will encounter 6 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 (MO K / North Olive Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO K / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO K): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Houstonia, MO to Newland, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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