Origin
Mount Freedom, MO
Morning in Mount Freedom on Thursday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Freedom, MO to Herculaneum, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21 mi
34 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herculaneum, MO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Freedom, MO to Herculaneum, MO covers 21 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO Z, MO A, Tinhouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on MO Z. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 21 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO Z is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
833 ft
448 ft
Total Climb
224 ft
Total Descent
514 ft
Highest Point
833 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
385 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Tinhouse 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 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Tinhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (MO B): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Tinhouse Road
Turn left onto Tinhouse Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MO B
Turn right onto MO B
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MO A
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO A
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 61; US 67 / Commercial Boulevard
Turn right onto US 61; US 67 / Commercial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Freedom, MO to Herculaneum, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo A along the way.
Mo A
8.6 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO Z | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| MO A | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Tinhouse Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| MO 21 | 2 mi | 2m |
| MO Y | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Commercial Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| MO B | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Joachim Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MO Z
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Freedom, MO and Herculaneum, MO.
1
Start on MO Y
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
MO Y
2
Turn left onto Tinhouse Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Tinhouse Road
3
Turn right onto MO B
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MO B
4
Continue on MO 21
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 21
Toward MO 21 North: Saint Louis
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MO A
6
Turn slight right onto MO A
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
MO A
7
Turn left onto MO Z
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MO Z
8
Turn right onto US 61; US 67
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Joachim Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Joachim Avenue
10
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Herculaneum, MO
Morning in Herculaneum on Thursday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
12 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
38m 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 Mount Freedom, MO to Herculaneum, MO covers 21 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO Z, MO A, Tinhouse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Mount Freedom, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.28 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 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Tinhouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (MO B): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Mount Freedom, MO to Herculaneum, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo A along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 448 ft to 833 ft elevation with about 224 ft of total climbing.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Herculaneum, MO
Explore more options from Mount Freedom, MO or browse trips ending in Herculaneum, MO.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MO road trips.
Explore maps for Mount Freedom, MO or Herculaneum, MO on MapSof.net.