Farmington, MO Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Farmington, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 116 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Farmington, MO spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
181.7 mi
Columbia, MO
Quickest Drive
1h 26m
St. Louis, MO
Plan Around Farmington, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Farmington, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Farmington, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Farmington, MO
Driving from Farmington, MO
On average, trips departing from Farmington, MO run 116 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 182 miles (3h 39m), while the shortest is just 71 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Farmington, MO are Columbia, MO (181.7 mi, 3h 39m), Jefferson City, MO (143.9 mi, 3h 21m), O'Fallon, MO (94.2 mi, 1h 55m), Saint Peters, MO (89.6 mi, 1h 48m), and St. Louis, MO (71 mi, 1h 26m). 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 116-mile trip from Farmington, MO, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. 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 Farmington, MO and 1 routes heading into Farmington, MO, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 71 to 182 miles.
The longest mapped route from Farmington, MO covers 182 miles and takes approximately 3h 39m. Shorter options start at just 71 miles.
The average route from Farmington, MO runs about 116 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 116-mile trip from Farmington, MO costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Farmington, MO include Columbia, MO, Jefferson City, MO, O'Fallon, MO and Saint Peters, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Farmington, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,999
Median Income
$49,882
Median Home Value
$187,500
Median Age
37.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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