Origin
Stotts City, MO
Late night in Stotts City on Saturday
Local time
12:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stotts City, MO to Aurora, 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
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
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.
Stotts City, MO
life vibes
Aurora, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stotts City, MO to Aurora, MO covers 21.3 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 39, I 44, MO 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on MO 39. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.3 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 (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 21.3 miles, with most of the trip on MO 39 and I 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 miles on MO 39.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 39 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,401 ft
1,144 ft
Total Climb
433 ft
Total Descent
175 ft
Highest Point
1,401 ft
~21.3 mi in
Elevation Range
258 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 39 and I 44. 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 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 (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 6 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
|
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...
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MO 39; MO 265
Turn right onto MO 39; MO 265
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 39 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| I 44 | 8 mi | 8m |
| MO 97 | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Elliott Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 2120 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 39
— 10.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stotts City, MO and Aurora, 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
10 mi
·
15 min
·
MO 39; MO 265
7
Turn right onto MO 39; MO 265
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Elliott Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
MO 39; MO 265
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
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
Aurora, MO
Late night in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
12:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
11 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
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 Stotts City, MO to Aurora, MO covers 21.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 39, I 44, MO 97. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 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 $3.33 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 (MO 97): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Stotts City, MO to Aurora, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,144 ft to 1,401 ft elevation with about 433 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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