Origin
Pocahontas, MO
Evening in Pocahontas on Friday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pocahontas, MO to Green Cox, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pocahontas, MO
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Green Cox, MO
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Trip Overview
Pocahontas, MO to Green Cox, MO is 36.3 miles and takes about 50 minutes via I 55 and MO 25, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Missouri, making it a straightforward local trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a quick and efficient way to get between these two points. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion or as a segment of a larger regional journey. You'll find it a practical option for a quick transit between towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 55 and MO 25. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 13.3 miles on I 55, which provides a consistent, higher-speed travel experience. The route transitions to Nash Road, likely offering a change in scenery and pace as you approach your destination. Expect a drive characterized by efficiency and straightforward navigation, with the bulk of the miles covered on faster roadways before a brief local road finish.
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.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MO 25. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near US 61.
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 50m 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 2.4 miles (US 61): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.9 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
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 61
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
MO 25
Enter roundabout onto MO 25 toward MO 25 South: Delta
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
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 Pocahontas, MO to Green Cox, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport along the way.
Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
18.9 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| MO 25 | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| Nash Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US 61 | 3 mi | 4m |
| MO C | 2.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 13.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocahontas, MO and Green Cox, MO.
1
Start on MO C
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
MO C
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 61
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 61
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
4
Merge onto I 55
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 55
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
6
Keep slight right at fork
160 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
7
Turn right onto MO AB
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Nash Road
8
Enter roundabout onto MO 25
191 ft
·
3 sec
·
MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
9
Continue on MO 25
12 mi
·
17 min
·
MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
10
Arrive at destination
MO 25
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Pocahontas, MO · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Pocahontas, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Green Cox, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Green Cox, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Green Cox, MO
Evening in Green Cox on Friday
Local time
6:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
8 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
50m 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 Pocahontas, MO to Green Cox, MO covers 36.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MO 25, Nash Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Pocahontas, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.68 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 50m 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 2.4 miles (US 61): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Pocahontas, MO to Green Cox, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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