Clayton, MO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Clayton, MO have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 232-mile quick runs to 280-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Clayton, MO head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
299.6 mi
Saint Joseph, MO
Quickest Drive
4h 20m
Blue Springs, MO
Plan Around Clayton, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clayton, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clayton, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clayton, MO
Driving from Clayton, MO
On average, trips departing from Clayton, MO run 248 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 47m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 280 miles (5h 17m), while the shortest is just 232 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clayton, MO are Joplin, MO (279.5 mi, 5h 17m), Kansas City, MO (242 mi, 4h 40m), Lee's Summit, MO (239 mi, 4h 38m), and East Independence, MO (232.3 mi, 4h 32m). 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 248-mile trip from Clayton, MO, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Clayton, MO and 2 routes heading into Clayton, MO, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 232 to 280 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clayton, MO covers 280 miles and takes approximately 5h 17m. Shorter options start at just 232 miles.
The average route from Clayton, MO runs about 248 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 248-mile trip from Clayton, MO costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clayton, MO include Joplin, MO, Kansas City, MO, Lee's Summit, MO and East Independence, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clayton, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,282
Median Income
$128,898
Median Home Value
$799,200
Median Age
28.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Clayton, MO at a Glance
Founded
1877
Elevation
568 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Clayton, MO
A sampling of people born in Clayton, MO.
James Franciscus
1934–1991
American actor (1934-1991)
Nicholas Worth
1937–2007
American actor (1937–2007)
Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr.
1919–2006
Governor of Arizona, 1965-1967
Cameron Gellman
1998
American actor
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Clayton, MO.
Carrswold Historic District
historic district in Clayton, Missouri, USA
City data from Wikidata (Q966922), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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