Origin
Monett, MO
Late night in Monett on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monett, MO to Stotts City, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monett, MO
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Stotts City, MO
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Trip Overview
This short 18.3-mile drive from Monett, MO, to Stotts City, MO, is easily manageable within a single day, taking only about 31 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on MO 97 and County Road 2220, with a brief stint on North Central Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. It's a straightforward journey through the Midwest region, perfect for a quick hop between these two Missouri towns without the need for an overnight stay. Plan for a simple, direct travel experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 67% of this route, offering a relatively smooth experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on MO 97, allowing for a good pace. As you progress, the road will transition between these main arteries and local county roads, providing a varied but generally easy driving feel. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 97 and County Road 2220. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near County Road 2220.
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 18.3 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: at 3.5 miles (County Road 2220): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (MO 97): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (MO 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
County Road 2220
Turn left onto County Road 2220
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MO 97
Turn right onto MO 97
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MO 97
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 97
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MO 97
At end of road, turn right onto MO 97
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MO 97
Turn left onto MO 97
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 97 | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| County Road 2220 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Central Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| MO PP | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Cleveland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 2120 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 97
— 12.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monett, MO and Stotts City, MO.
1
Start on West Cleveland Avenue
93 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Cleveland Avenue
2
Turn left onto MO 37
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto MO PP
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MO PP
4
Turn left onto County Road 2220
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 2220
5
Turn right onto MO 97
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 97
6
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 97
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 97
7
At end of road, turn right onto MO 97
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 97
8
Turn left onto MO 97
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 97
9
Turn left onto County Road 2120
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 2120
10
Arrive at destination
County Road 2120
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
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
Stotts City, MO
Late night in Stotts City on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
6 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
31m 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 Monett, MO to Stotts City, MO covers 18.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 97, County Road 2220, North Central 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 9.1 miles from Monett, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.86 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 18.3 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: at 3.5 miles (County Road 2220): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (MO 97): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (MO 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Monett, MO to Stotts City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Washington Carver National Monument and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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