Eldon, MO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Eldon, MO have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 107 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Eldon, MO spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
156.6 mi
Castle Point, MO
Quickest Drive
40m
Iberia, MO
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Trips from Eldon, MO
Driving from Eldon, MO
Expect an average of 107 miles and about 2h 11m behind the wheel when leaving Eldon, MO. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 157 miles (3h 7m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Eldon, MO are Castle Point, MO (156.6 mi, 3h 7m), Kansas City, MO (149.2 mi, 3h 2m), East Independence, MO (139.5 mi, 2h 54m), Columbia, MO (61.4 mi, 1h 14m), and Iberia, MO (27.3 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 107-mile trip from Eldon, MO, budget about $16 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 5 mapped routes leaving Eldon, MO and 0 routes heading into Eldon, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 157 miles.
The longest mapped route from Eldon, MO covers 157 miles and takes approximately 3h 7m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.
The average route from Eldon, MO runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 107-mile trip from Eldon, MO costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Eldon, MO include Castle Point, MO, Kansas City, MO, East Independence, MO and Columbia, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Eldon, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,486
Median Income
$39,202
Median Home Value
$116,900
Median Age
41.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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