Origin
Stotts City, MO
Morning in Stotts City on Saturday
Local time
6:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stotts City, MO to Verona, 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
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
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.
Stotts City, MO
life vibes
Verona, MO
Frank Wesneck
Trip Overview
The drive from Stotts City, MO to Verona, MO covers 20.6 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, MO P, MO 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.6 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 (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 20.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and MO P. The longest continuous stretch is about 8 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and MO P. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 97.
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 33m drive. You will face about 7 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 97): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MO 97
Turn right onto MO 97
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 East: Springfield
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 East: Springfield
3
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 44
Merge onto I 44
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MO 39, MO 265, I 44 Business: Mount Vernon, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46
Toward MO 39, MO 265, I 44 Business: Mount Vern...
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
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 Stotts City, MO to Verona, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
10.2 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 8 mi | 8m |
| MO P | 5.2 mi | 12m |
| MO 39 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| MO 97 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 2120 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stotts City, MO and Verona, MO.
1
Start on County Road 2120
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
County Road 2120
2
Turn right onto MO 97
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 97
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 44 East: Springfield
4
Merge onto I 44
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 44
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 46
Toward MO 39, MO 265, I 44 Business: Mount Vernon, Aurora
6
Turn right onto MO 39; MO 265
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 39; MO 265
7
Turn right onto MO P
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
MO P
8
Turn slight right onto MO P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MO P
9
Turn left onto Washington Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Verona, MO
Morning in Verona on Saturday
Local time
6:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
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 Stotts City, MO to Verona, MO covers 20.6 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 44, MO P, MO 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Stotts City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 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 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 97): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Stotts City, MO to Verona, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora 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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