Origin
Jackson, MO
Late night in Jackson on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, MO to Green Cox, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, MO
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Green Cox, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, MO to Green Cox, MO covers 23.2 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 25, South Hope Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on MO 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.2 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 (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 23.2 miles, with most of the trip on MO 25 and South Hope Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.8 miles on MO 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 25 and South Hope Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jackson, MO to Green Cox, MO is easy. At 35m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Hope Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.1 miles (I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Hope Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Hope Street
Enter roundabout onto I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Hope Street toward I 55 Business, US 61 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 South
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Hope Street
Slight right onto I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Hope Street toward I 55 Business, US 61 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 South
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
MO 25
Enter roundabout onto MO 25 toward MO 25 South: Delta
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 25 | 20.8 mi | 30m |
| South Hope Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 25
— 20.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MO and Green Cox, MO.
1
Start on East Main Street
28 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn sharp left
83 ft
·
2 sec
3
Enter roundabout onto I 55 Bus; US 61
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Hope Street
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 South
4
Continue on I 55 Bus; US 61
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hope Street
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 South
5
Continue on MO 25
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
MO 25
6
Enter roundabout onto MO 25
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
7
Continue on MO 25
12 mi
·
17 min
·
MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
8
Arrive at destination
MO 25
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 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 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
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
Green Cox, MO
Late night in Green Cox on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
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 Jackson, MO to Green Cox, MO covers 23.2 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 25, South Hope Street, East Main Street. 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 Jackson, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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.
The drive from Jackson, MO to Green Cox, MO is easy. At 35m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Hope Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.1 miles (I 55 Bus; US 61 / South Hope Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Jackson, MO to Green Cox, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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