Origin
Pierce City, MO
Late night in Pierce City on Friday
Local time
1:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierce City, MO to Stotts City, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierce City, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Stotts City, MO
life vibes
Trip Overview
This short 13.5-mile drive from Pierce City, MO to Stotts City, MO takes about 24 minutes and is perfect for a quick trip. It's primarily a highway-focused experience, making it an easy addition to a larger Midwest road trip or a standalone excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical option. Since it's so brief, you won't need an overnight stay; you can easily complete it in a single day. This route keeps you within Missouri, offering a straightforward journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this leg, with 63% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.6 miles on MO 97, providing a solid period of consistent travel. You'll navigate primarily on MO 97, Lindsey Boulevard, and North Elm Street, suggesting a mix of state highway and local road segments. This drive offers a straightforward experience without significant variations in road type.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 97 and Lindsey Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Myrtle Street.
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 13.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO 97 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Myrtle Street
Turn left onto Myrtle Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Washington Avenue
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MO 97 / North Elm Street
Turn right onto MO 97 / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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MO 97 / East Madison Street
Turn right onto MO 97 / East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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MO 97
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 97
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 97 | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Lindsey Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North Elm Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Myrtle Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 2120 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 97
— 8.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierce City, MO and Stotts City, MO.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Myrtle Street
198 ft
·
13 sec
·
Myrtle Street
3
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
506 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
4
Turn right onto MO 97
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Elm Street
5
Turn right onto MO 97
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Madison Street
6
Turn left onto MO 97
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lindsey Boulevard
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 97
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 97
8
At end of road, turn right onto MO 97
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 97
9
Turn left onto MO 97
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 97
10
Turn left onto County Road 2120
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 2120
11
Arrive at destination
County Road 2120
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
1:34 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
24m 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 Pierce City, MO to Stotts City, MO covers 13.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 97, Lindsey Boulevard, North Elm Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Pierce City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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 13.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO 97 / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pierce City, MO to Stotts City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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