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Trip from St. Louis, MO to Kissee Mills, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 57m

Distance

260.3 mi

419 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 44m ★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 50m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from St. Louis, MO to Kissee Mills, MO covers 260.3 miles and takes about 4h 57m 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 160, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 194.7 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.69 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

130.1 miles from St. Louis, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 260.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 57m drive with frequent turns across 260.3 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 194.7 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 1 miles in near South Jefferson Avenue.

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 4h 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 209.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 209.4 miles (US 65 / Schoolcraft Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
209.1 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in

Take the exit toward US 65 South: Branson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 82A Toward US 65 South: Branson
5
209.4 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in | US 65 / Schoolcraft Freeway

Merge onto US 65 / Schoolcraft Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
244.5 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward US 160: Reed Springs Junction, Forsyth

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

Toward US 160: Reed Springs Junction, Forsyth
4
256.2 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in | US 160; MO 76

Enter roundabout onto US 160; MO 76

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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 St. Louis, MO to Kissee Mills, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Forsyth along the way.

Forsyth

244.5 mi in | ~4h 33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor 194.7 mi 3h 31m
US 160 15.5 mi 23m
American Legion Memorial Highway 12.1 mi 13m
US Highway 65 12 mi 13m
Schoolcraft Freeway 11 mi 13m
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 — 194.7 mi, about 3h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Market Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Market Street
2

Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 44 West
4

Merge onto I 44

2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
5

Continue on I 44

3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
6

Continue on I 44

2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
7

Continue on I 44

3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
8

Continue on I 44; US 50

195 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 82A Toward US 65 South: Branson
10

Merge onto US 65

11 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 65

11 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
12

Continue on US 65

12 mi · 13 min · US Highway 65
13

Continue on US 65

1.2 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward US 160: Reed Springs Junction, Forsyth
15

Turn left onto US 160

4.3 mi · 6 min · US 160
16

Turn slight left onto US 160; MO 176

7.2 mi · 10 min · US 160; MO 176
17

Enter roundabout onto US 160; MO 76

122 ft · 2 sec · US 160; MO 76
18

Continue on US 160; MO 76

76 ft · 1 sec · US 160; MO 76
19

Turn straight onto US 160; MO 76

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 160; MO 76
20

Continue on US 160

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 160
21

Turn slight right onto MO O

97 ft · 2 sec · MO O
22

Arrive at destination

MO O

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 130.1 miles from St. Louis, MO, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.7 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 57 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130.1 miles or 2h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 57m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 260.3 miles and 4h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 194.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.1 mi from St. Louis, MO · 2h 25m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waynesville, MO

130 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

Byrnes Mill, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waynesville, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.1 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 194.7 miles.

Arriving in Kissee Mills, MO

The final approach into Kissee Mills, 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 Kissee Mills, 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

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

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 224.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.69 one way

$81.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $44.68 $89.36
premium $4.89 $50.09 $100.18
diesel $5.61 $57.47 $114.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.1 0 $27.33 $12.49
Efficient EV 65.1 0 $22.78 $10.41
EV Truck/SUV 104.1 1 $36.44 $16.66

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

St. Louis, MO

Afternoon in St. Louis on Thursday

Local time

1:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kissee Mills, MO

Afternoon in Kissee Mills on Thursday

Local time

1:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Waynesville, MO

130 mi in

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

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

4h 57m 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 Kissee Mills, MO covers 260.3 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, US 160, American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.1 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 $40.69 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 4h 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 209.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 209.4 miles (US 65 / Schoolcraft Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from St. Louis, MO to Kissee Mills, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Forsyth along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.

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