Trip from St. Louis, MO to Cassville, MO

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

274.8 mi

442 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 10m ★

6 AM

5h 24m

8 AM

5h 51m

10 AM

5h 33m

12 PM

5h 31m

3 PM

5h 35m

5 PM

5h 49m

8 PM

5h 16m

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

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Cassville, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from St. Louis, MO to Cassville, MO covers 274.8 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, US 60, State Highway 248 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 206.8 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

137.4 miles from St. Louis, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 23m drive with frequent turns across 274.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 206.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 221.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 221.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 246.8 miles (MO 39 / South Elliott Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 260.5 miles (MO 248 / State Highway 248): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

221.2 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward MO MM, MO B

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 70 Toward MO MM, MO B

246.8 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in | MO 39 / South Elliott Avenue

Turn left onto MO 39 / South Elliott Avenue

Navigation decision point

260.5 mi into trip | ~5h 3m in | MO 248 / State Highway 248

Turn right onto MO 248 / State Highway 248

Navigation decision point

274.6 mi into trip | ~5h 23m in | MO 76; MO 86; MO 112

At end of road, turn right onto MO 76; MO 86; MO 112

Navigation decision point

274.8 mi into trip | ~5h 23m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from St. Louis, MO to Cassville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo B along the way.

Mo B

221.2 mi in | ~4h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor	206.8 mi	3h 45m
US 60	20.3 mi	29m
State Highway 248	14.1 mi	19m
State Highway 39	12.1 mi	16m
MO B	3.9 mi	6m
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway	3.5 mi	4m
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway	3.5 mi	4m
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway	2.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor — 206.8 mi, about 3h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Cassville, MO.

Start on Market Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue

Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 44 West

Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

207 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B

0.2 mi · 30 sec · MO MM, MO B

Turn left

3.9 mi · 6 min

Continue straight

315 ft · 11 sec

Turn straight

9.0 mi · 13 min

Continue on Southwest Elm Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Southwest Elm Street

Continue straight

5.3 mi · 7 min

Continue straight

6.0 mi · 9 min

Turn left onto South Elliott Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Elliott Avenue

Continue on State Highway 39

12 mi · 16 min · State Highway 39

Turn right onto State Highway 248

14 mi · 19 min · State Highway 248

At the end of the road, turn right

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Turn left

52 ft · 5 sec

Turn right

49 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 137.4 miles from St. Louis, MO, or about 2h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 137.4 miles or 2h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cassville, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving St. Louis, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from St. Louis, MO

This is one driving day of about 274.8 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from St. Louis, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 206.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.4 mi from St. Louis, MO · 2h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

137 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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.4 miles from St. Louis, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 206.8 miles.

Arriving in Cassville, MO

The final approach into Cassville, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cassville, MO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $19

View on nps.gov

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 227.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.74 one way

$83.48 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$46.01	$92.03
premium	$4.80	$51.88	$103.75
diesel	$5.64	$61.05	$122.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.4	1	$28.85	$13.19
Efficient EV	68.7	0	$24.04	$10.99
EV Truck/SUV	109.9	1	$38.47	$17.59

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

St. Louis, MO

Late night in St. Louis on Monday

Local time

4:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cassville, MO

Late night in Cassville on Monday

Local time

4:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

5h 23m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from St. Louis, MO to Cassville, MO covers 274.8 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, US 60, State Highway 248. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 137.4 miles from St. Louis, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from St. Louis, MO to Cassville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo B along the way.

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Trip from St. Louis, MO to Cassville, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cassville, MO

National Parks Near This Route

Gateway Arch National Park

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

St. Louis, MO

Cassville, MO

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 23m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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