Origin
Prairie Home, MO
Morning in Prairie Home on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Home, MO to Hoffman, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie Home, MO
Soraya photogaphy
Hoffman, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie Home, MO to Hoffman, MO covers 28.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 87, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, MO 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on MO 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 28.4 miles, with most of the trip on MO 87 and U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 miles on MO 87.
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.
MO 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 87 and U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 87.
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 44m drive. You will face about 6 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 (MO 87): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 87
Turn sharp right onto MO 87
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
3
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MO 135, MO 41: Arrow Rock, Pilot Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 98
Toward MO 135, MO 41: Arrow Rock, Pilot Grove
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MO 41; MO 135
Turn left onto MO 41; MO 135
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 Prairie Home, MO to Hoffman, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Pilot Grove along the way.
Pilot Grove
18.7 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 87 | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 8 mi | 8m |
| MO 41 | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Georgetown Drive | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| MO N | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 87
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Home, MO and Hoffman, MO.
1
Start on MO EE
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp right onto MO 87
11 mi
·
14 min
·
MO 87
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
4
Merge onto I 70
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 98
Toward MO 135, MO 41: Arrow Rock, Pilot Grove
6
Turn left onto MO 41; MO 135
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
MO 41; MO 135
7
Turn slight right onto MO N
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MO N
8
Turn left onto Georgetown Drive
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Georgetown Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Georgetown Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
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
Hoffman, MO
Morning in Hoffman on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
3 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
44m 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 Prairie Home, MO to Hoffman, MO covers 28.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 87, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, MO 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Prairie Home, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.44 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 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 87): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Prairie Home, MO to Hoffman, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Pilot Grove 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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