Origin
Portageville, MO
Night in Portageville on Friday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portageville, MO to Matthews, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portageville, MO
Tom Fisk
Matthews, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
Portageville, MO to Matthews, MO is 28.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes via I 55, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive through the Midwest region, entirely within Missouri. Given its short distance and quick travel time, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for ample flexibility in your schedule. You'll find it to be a practical connection between two points with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey on major roads like I 55. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.9 miles on I 55, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads, including I 55, MO 80, and MO H, are designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll encounter minimal slowdowns. Expect a predictable driving experience with a focus on getting you to your destination quickly and smoothly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 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 24.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MO 80. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Portageville, MO to Matthews, MO is easy. At 33m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North: Sikeston
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North: Sikeston
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MO 80: Matthews, East Prairie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward MO 80: Matthews, East Prairie
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MO 80
Turn left onto MO 80
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 Portageville, MO to Matthews, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Prairie along the way.
Prairie
25.9 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 24.9 mi | 26m |
| MO 80 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| MO H | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 61 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 24.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portageville, MO and Matthews, MO.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 61; MO 162
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 61; MO 162
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 55 North: Sikeston
4
Merge onto I 55
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 55
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 58
Toward MO 80: Matthews, East Prairie
6
Turn left onto MO 80
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 80
7
Continue on MO H
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MO H
8
Arrive at destination
MO H
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Matthews, MO
Night in Matthews on Friday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
14 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
33m 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 Portageville, MO to Matthews, MO covers 28.9 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MO 80, MO H. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Portageville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 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.
The drive from Portageville, MO to Matthews, MO is easy. At 33m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Portageville, MO to Matthews, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Prairie 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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