Origin
Stotts City, MO
Late night in Stotts City on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stotts City, MO to Mount Vernon, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stotts City, MO
life vibes
Mount Vernon, MO
Juan Carlos Pena
Trip Overview
The drive from Stotts City, MO to Mount Vernon, MO covers 10.4 miles and takes about 15m 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 97, I 44 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 10.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and MO 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.4 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 12 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 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and MO 97. 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 15m 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 7.6 miles (I 44 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 44 Business
Take the exit onto I 44 Business toward I 44 Business, MO H: Mount Vernon, Monett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 44
Toward I 44 Business, MO H: Mount Vernon, Monet...
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stotts City, MO and Mount Vernon, MO, road signs point toward Mo H: Mount Vernon and Monett.
Mo H: Mount Vernon
7.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 44 Business
Monett
7.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 44 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| MO 97 | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 44 Business | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Spring Park Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Water Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 2120 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 5.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stotts City, MO and Mount Vernon, 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
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 44
5
Take the exit onto I 44 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 44 Business
Exit 44
Toward I 44 Business, MO H: Mount Vernon, Monett
6
Turn left onto I 44 Business; MO H
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 44 Business; MO H
7
Turn left onto MO 39
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Spring Park Boulevard
8
Turn right onto West Water Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Water Street
9
Turn right onto MO 39 Business
165 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Market Street
10
Turn left
26 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn sharp left
240 ft
·
17 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Mount Vernon, MO
Late night in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
6 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
15m 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 Mount Vernon, MO covers 10.4 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, MO 97, I 44 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 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 $1.63 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 15m 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 7.6 miles (I 44 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stotts City, MO and Mount Vernon, MO, road signs point toward Mo H: Mount Vernon and Monett.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Washington Carver National Monument and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.
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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