Clayton, MO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Clayton, MO have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 280-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Clayton, MO spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
279.5 mi
Joplin, MO
Quickest Drive
13m
St. Louis, 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
Clayton, MO to Joplin, MO
Clayton, MO to Kansas City, MO
Clayton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Clayton, MO to East Independence, MO
Clayton, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Clayton, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO
Clayton, MO to O'Fallon, MO
Clayton, MO to Florissant, MO
Clayton, MO to Castle Point, MO
Clayton, MO to St. Louis, MO
Driving from Clayton, MO
On average, trips departing from Clayton, MO run 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 33m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 280 miles (5h 17m), while the shortest is just 8 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), East Independence, MO (232.3 mi, 4h 32m), and Jefferson City, MO (126.5 mi, 2h 31m). 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 130-mile trip from Clayton, MO, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Clayton, MO and 3 routes heading into Clayton, MO, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 280 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clayton, MO covers 280 miles and takes approximately 5h 17m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Clayton, MO runs about 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 130-mile trip from Clayton, MO costs roughly $19 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.
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