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Trip from Rock Port, MO to York, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

16.8 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Rock Port, MO, MO

Rock Port, MO

Timo Volz

Downtown York, MO, MO

York, MO

Patrick

Trip Overview

Rock Port to York is 16.8 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 136, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short jaunt stays within the Midwest region, primarily traversing Missouri. The drive is a straightforward connection between two points, suitable for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary. Given its brevity, it offers flexibility for travelers who might want to add detours or spend more time at their destination. Consider this route for its simplicity and ease of navigation.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 136, Walnut Street, and MO N, providing a varied feel. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 7.8 miles on US 136. Expect a blend of more open highway driving and potentially some slower sections as you navigate through local roads. The road character shifts subtly as you progress, transitioning from highway speeds to more town-oriented routes.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 136 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Cass Street.

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 29m 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 (West Cass Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MO 111 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 136): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Cass Street

Turn right onto West Cass Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 111 / South Main Street

Turn left onto MO 111 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 136

Turn right onto US 136

Navigation decision point

4
8.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 136 / Walnut Street

Turn right onto US 136 / Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.4 mi into trip | ~22m in | MO N

Turn right onto MO N

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 136 7.8 mi 11m
Walnut Street 6.1 mi 9m
MO N 2 mi 4m
220 Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Cass Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Nebraska Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 136 — 7.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Port, MO and York, MO.

1

Start on South Nebraska Street

213 ft · 11 sec · South Nebraska Street
2

Turn right onto West Cass Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · West Cass Street
3

Turn left onto MO 111

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn right onto US 136

7.8 mi · 11 min · US 136
5

Turn right onto US 136

6.1 mi · 9 min · Walnut Street
6

Turn right onto MO N

2.0 mi · 4 min · MO N
7

Turn left onto 220 Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 220 Street
8

Arrive at destination

220 Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.63 one way

$5.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.88 $5.77
premium $4.89 $3.23 $6.47
diesel $5.61 $3.71 $7.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.76 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rock Port, MO

Evening in Rock Port on Friday

Local time

8:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, MO

Evening in York on Friday

Local time

8:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

29m 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 Rock Port, MO to York, MO covers 16.8 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 136, Walnut Street, MO N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Rock Port, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 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 29m 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 (West Cass Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MO 111 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 136): Navigation decision point.

The route from Rock Port, MO to York, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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