Bolivar, MO Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Bolivar, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 209-mile quick runs to 213-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bolivar, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
212.6 mi
Saint Charles, MO
Quickest Drive
3h 3m
Columbia, MO
Plan Around Bolivar, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bolivar, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bolivar, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bolivar, MO
Driving from Bolivar, MO
The typical drive from Bolivar, MO covers about 211 miles and takes around 4h 11m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 213 miles (4h 14m), while the shortest is just 209 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Bolivar, MO include Saint Charles, MO (212.6 mi, 4h 14m) and St. Louis, MO (208.8 mi, 4h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.8 per gallon. For the typical 211-mile trip from Bolivar, MO, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Bolivar, MO and 3 routes heading into Bolivar, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 209 to 213 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bolivar, MO covers 213 miles and takes approximately 4h 14m. Shorter options start at just 209 miles.
The average route from Bolivar, MO runs about 211 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.8/gallon for regular), the average 211-mile trip from Bolivar, MO costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bolivar, MO include Saint Charles, MO and St. Louis, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bolivar, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,996
Median Income
$44,603
Median Home Value
$188,700
Median Age
33.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Bolivar, MO
A sampling of people born in Bolivar, MO.
Henry F. Phillips
1889–1958
American businessman (1889–1958)
Andrew W. Hockenhull
1877–1974
American politician (1877-1974)
City data from Wikidata (Q959797), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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