Buckner, MO Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Buckner, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 125 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Buckner, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
234 mi
St. Louis, MO
Quickest Drive
21m
Blue Springs, MO
Plan Around Buckner, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Buckner, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Buckner, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Buckner, MO
Driving from Buckner, MO
On average, trips departing from Buckner, MO run 125 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 234 miles (4h 32m), while the shortest is just 30 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Buckner, MO are St. Louis, MO (234 mi, 4h 32m), Columbia, MO (111.4 mi, 2h 6m), and Kansas City, MO (30.2 mi, 40m). 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 125-mile trip from Buckner, MO, budget about $18 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Buckner, MO and 6 routes heading into Buckner, MO, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 30 to 234 miles.
The longest mapped route from Buckner, MO covers 234 miles and takes approximately 4h 32m. Shorter options start at just 30 miles.
The average route from Buckner, MO runs about 125 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 125-mile trip from Buckner, MO costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Buckner, MO include St. Louis, MO, Columbia, MO and Kansas City, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Buckner, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,917
Median Income
$84,572
Median Home Value
$177,100
Median Age
32.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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