Road Trips from Brentwood, MO
Looking for a quick getaway from Brentwood, MO? You've got options ranging from short hops to longer hauls, all within the state. Most routes favor surface roads, making for a more relaxed drive, and all include access to parks, with Gateway Arch National Park a common nearby option. Whether you want a quick 30-minute drive or a 4-hour adventure, there's a trip to fit your schedule.
Total Routes
4
Shortest
4.3h
With Parks Nearby
4
Weekend trip
Kansas City, MO
4h 37m240.8 mi one way
This 240-mile trip to Kansas City takes approximately 4.6 hours, predominantly using surface roads and earning a drive score of 8. Gateway Arch National Park is listed as a nearby park. It's a longer journey, comparable in time to Lee's Summit, MO.
Lee's Summit, MO
4h 35m237.8 mi one way
Covering 237 miles, this drive to Lee's Summit requires about 4.6 hours on surface roads, with a drive score of 8. Gateway Arch National Park is accessible from this route. It offers a similar travel time to Kansas City, MO.
Joplin, MO
5h 11m276.3 mi one way
This is the longest drive on the list, 276 miles to Joplin, taking about 5.2 hours on surface roads with a drive score of 8. Notably, this route provides access to more diverse parks, including George Washington Carver National Monument and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, in addition to Gateway Arch National Park.
Blue Springs, MO
4h 18m223.9 mi one way
A 223-mile journey to Blue Springs will take around 4.3 hours, mostly on surface roads, offering a drive score of 8. Gateway Arch National Park is noted as a park accessible from this route. It’s a substantial drive, similar in length to trips to Kansas City and Lee's Summit.
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When to Go
Spring
With parks like Gateway Arch National Park accessible on most routes, spring offers pleasant conditions for drives of all lengths, especially those sticking to surface roads.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain on these routes makes summer drives enjoyable. All options provide access to parks for a break from the road.
Fall
Enjoy the fall colors on these drives. Routes like the one to Joplin offer additional park options for scenic stops.
Winter
Even in winter, the shorter drives to St. Louis, Chesterfield, or Saint Charles are manageable, with Gateway Arch National Park available for visits.
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