Arnold, MO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Arnold, MO have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 72 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Arnold, MO head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
248.6 mi
Lee's Summit, MO
Quickest Drive
25m
St. Louis, MO
Plan Around Arnold, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Arnold, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Arnold, MO
Driving from Arnold, MO
Expect an average of 72 miles and about 1h 29m behind the wheel when leaving Arnold, MO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 243 miles (4h 45m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Arnold, MO include East Independence, MO (242.7 mi, 4h 45m), O'Fallon, MO (41.5 mi, 54m), Florissant, MO (34 mi, 46m), Chesterfield, MO (25.8 mi, 35m), and St. Louis, MO (18.3 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 72-mile trip from Arnold, MO, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Arnold, MO and 4 routes heading into Arnold, MO, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 243 miles.
The longest mapped route from Arnold, MO covers 243 miles and takes approximately 4h 45m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.
The average route from Arnold, MO runs about 72 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 72-mile trip from Arnold, MO costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Arnold, MO include East Independence, MO, O'Fallon, MO, Florissant, MO and Chesterfield, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Arnold, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,884
Median Income
$75,194
Median Home Value
$209,700
Median Age
39.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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