Origin
Mount Vernon, MO
Late night in Mount Vernon on Friday
Local time
2:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, MO to Stotts City, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, MO
Juan Carlos Pena
Stotts City, MO
life vibes
Trip Overview
This short 10.2-mile drive from Mount Vernon, MO to Stotts City, MO takes approximately 14 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Midwest road trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $2, this is a budget-friendly journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. It's perfectly suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating through familiar Midwestern landscapes on this straightforward path.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 75% of this trip. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 44 Business, experiencing a 5.7-mile stretch without needing to slow down. The route also incorporates MO 97 and West Mount Vernon Boulevard, offering a mix of higher-speed travel. While not a challenging or technical drive, it prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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.
I 44 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 Business and MO 97. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 14m 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (MO 39 Business / Market Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.4 miles (I 44 Business): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 39 Business / Market Street
Turn sharp left onto MO 39 Business / Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 44 Business
Take the ramp onto I 44 Business toward I 44 West: Joplin
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
6
8 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
County Road 2120
Turn left onto County Road 2120
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 Business | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| MO 97 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Mount Vernon Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 2120 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44 Business
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, MO and Stotts City, MO.
1
Start on this road
240 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp right
26 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn sharp left onto MO 39 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
4
Turn right onto I 44 Business; MO 39
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Mount Vernon Boulevard
5
Take the ramp onto I 44 Business
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 44 Business
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 38
Toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
7
Turn right onto MO 97
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 97
8
Turn left onto County Road 2120
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 2120
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 2120
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
2:05 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
15 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
14m 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 Vernon, MO to Stotts City, MO covers 10.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44 Business, MO 97, West Mount Vernon Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Mount Vernon, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.59 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 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (MO 39 Business / Market Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.4 miles (I 44 Business): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mount Vernon, 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.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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