Origin
Mount Freedom, MO
Morning in Mount Freedom on Monday
Local time
6:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Freedom, MO to Herculaneum, MO
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
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station data
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
Jiří Dočkal
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 $3.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.5 miles from Mount Freedom, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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 Along This Route
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
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.5 miles from Mount Freedom, MO, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.5 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Herculaneum, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Freedom, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Freedom, MO
This is one driving day of about 21 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Freedom, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on MO Z for about 6.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.5 mi from Mount Freedom, MO · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.5 miles from Mount Freedom, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Herculaneum, MO
The final approach into Herculaneum, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Herculaneum, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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 Monday
Local time
6:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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 $3.19 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 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.
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