Origin
Merriam Woods, MO
Evening in Merriam Woods on Thursday
Local time
5:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merriam Woods, MO to Forsyth, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merriam Woods, MO
Sean Ewing
Forsyth, MO
Lena Khrupina
Trip Overview
The drive from Merriam Woods, MO to Forsyth, MO covers 7.6 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 160, MO 176, Deerfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on US 160. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 13m highway drive covering 7.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 160 and MO 176. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.8 miles on US 160.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 160 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 160 and MO 176. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Maybe Lake Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Maybe Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Homestead Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Old Trail Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maybe Lake Road
Turn right onto Maybe Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Homestead Road
Turn left onto Homestead Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Old Trail Road
Turn left onto Old Trail Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MO 176
At end of road, turn right onto MO 176
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 160 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| MO 176 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Deerfield Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Trail Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Homestead Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockhill Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Maybe Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 160
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merriam Woods, MO and Forsyth, MO.
1
Start on Deerfield Road
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Deerfield Road
2
Turn right onto Maybe Lake Road
231 ft
·
12 sec
·
Maybe Lake Road
3
Turn left onto Homestead Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Homestead Road
4
Turn left onto Old Trail Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Trail Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto MO 176
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 176
6
Turn straight
260 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn straight onto US 160
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 160
8
Turn slight right onto Rockhill Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rockhill Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Rockhill Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Forsyth, MO
Evening in Forsyth on Thursday
Local time
5:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 Merriam Woods, MO to Forsyth, MO covers 7.6 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 160, MO 176, Deerfield Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Merriam Woods, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.19 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 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Maybe Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Homestead Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Old Trail Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Merriam Woods, MO to Forsyth, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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