Chillicothe, MO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Chillicothe, MO have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 230-mile quick runs to 230-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Chillicothe, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
244.6 mi
Joplin, MO
Quickest Drive
4h 6m
Saint Peters, MO
Plan Around Chillicothe, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Chillicothe, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Chillicothe, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Chillicothe, MO
Driving from Chillicothe, MO
On average, trips departing from Chillicothe, MO run 230 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 38m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 230 miles (4h 38m), while the shortest is just 230 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Chillicothe, MO are Castle Point, MO (229.8 mi, 4h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 230-mile trip from Chillicothe, MO, budget about $36 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 1 mapped routes leaving Chillicothe, MO and 4 routes heading into Chillicothe, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 230 to 230 miles.
The longest mapped route from Chillicothe, MO covers 230 miles and takes approximately 4h 38m. Shorter options start at just 230 miles.
The average route from Chillicothe, MO runs about 230 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 230-mile trip from Chillicothe, MO costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Chillicothe, MO include Castle Point, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Chillicothe, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,129
Median Income
$51,231
Median Home Value
$119,900
Median Age
37.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Chillicothe, MO at a Glance
Founded
1855
Elevation
797 ft
Area
7 mi²
Notable People from Chillicothe, MO
A sampling of people born in Chillicothe, MO.
Courtney W. Campbell
1895–1971
American politician (1895-1971)
Shirley Collie Nelson
1931–2010
American singer/songwriter (1931-2010)
Claude B. Hutchison
1885–1980
American politician (1885-1980)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Chillicothe, MO.
Grace Episcopal Church
church building in Chillicothe, Missouri, United States of America
Courthouse Square Historic District
historic district in Chillicothe, Missouri
City data from Wikidata (Q959568), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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