Origin
Marionville, MO
Late night in Marionville on Friday
Local time
12:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marionville, MO to Stotts City, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marionville, MO
life vibes
Stotts City, MO
life vibes
Trip Overview
This short 28-mile drive from Marionville to Stotts City, Missouri, can easily be completed in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes I-44 and US 60, with a portion on North Carnation Drive, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a budget-friendly option for a quick journey. Since it's such a brief trip, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Consider this drive for a straightforward transit between these two Missouri locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive between Marionville and Stotts City presents a mixed driving profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on North Carnation Drive, I-44, and US 60. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 9.4 miles on North Carnation Drive, suggesting a more local road feel for a portion of your trip. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway speeds and potentially more varied local road conditions as you progress toward Stotts City. Expect a dynamic feel as the road types change.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Carnation Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MO 14.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MO 14): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (MO 39; MO 265 / South Elliott Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 14
Turn right onto MO 14
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 60
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MO 39; MO 265 / South Elliott Avenue
Turn right onto MO 39; MO 265 / South Elliott Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West: Joplin
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 38
Toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Carnation Drive | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| I 44 | 8 mi | 8m |
| US 60 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| East Church Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| MO 97 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Olive Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MO 14 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Carnation Drive
— 9.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marionville, MO and Stotts City, MO.
1
Start on MO ZZ
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Lincoln Street
2
Turn right onto MO 14
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MO 14
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
4
Turn right onto US 60 Business
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Church Street
5
Turn right onto MO 39; MO 265
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Elliott Avenue
6
Turn left onto MO 39; MO 265
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Olive Street
7
Continue on MO 39; MO 265
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
North Carnation Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
9
Merge onto I 44
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 44
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 38
Toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
11
Turn right onto MO 97
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 97
12
Turn left onto County Road 2120
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 2120
13
Arrive at destination
County Road 2120
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Stotts City, MO
Late night in Stotts City on Friday
Local time
12:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
14 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
40m 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 Marionville, MO to Stotts City, MO covers 28 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Carnation Drive, I 44, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Marionville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.38 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 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MO 14): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (MO 39; MO 265 / South Elliott Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marionville, MO to Stotts City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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