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Trip from Stotts City, MO to Marionville, MO

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

Drive Time

40m

Distance

28.1 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

Downtown Stotts City, MO, MO

Stotts City, MO

life vibes

Downtown Marionville, MO, MO

Marionville, MO

life vibes

Trip Overview

The drive from Stotts City, MO to Marionville, MO covers 28.1 miles and takes about 40m 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, US 60 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 $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 40m highway drive covering 28.1 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 12 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.

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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 40m 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: near the start (MO 97): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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 | 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
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
21.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 60 Business / East Church Street

Turn left onto US 60 Business / East Church Street

Navigation decision point

4
27.7 mi into trip | ~40m in | MO ZZ / East Lincoln Street

Turn left onto MO ZZ / East Lincoln 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 Marionville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.

Aurora

10.2 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 39 10.5 mi 15m
I 44 8 mi 8m
US 60 4.1 mi 6m
MO 97 2 mi 3m
East Church Street 2 mi 3m
East Lincoln Street 0.4 mi <1m
MO 14 0.3 mi <1m
South Elliott Avenue 0.3 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 Marionville, 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 · 35 sec · South Elliott Avenue
8

Turn left onto US 60 Business

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Church Street
9

Turn left onto US 60; MO 265

4.1 mi · 6 min · US 60; MO 265
10

Turn left onto MO 14

0.3 mi · 40 sec · MO 14
11

Turn left onto MO ZZ

0.4 mi · 50 sec · East Lincoln Street
12

Arrive at destination

MO ZZ

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.39 one way

$8.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.82 $9.65
premium $4.89 $5.41 $10.82
diesel $5.61 $6.20 $12.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.46 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Stotts City, MO

Morning in Stotts City on Saturday

Local time

10:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marionville, MO

Morning in Marionville on Saturday

Local time

10:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

7 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

40m 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 Marionville, MO covers 28.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MO 39, I 44, US 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.39 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 40m drive. You will face about 10 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 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Stotts City, MO to Marionville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and George Washington Carver National Monument.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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