Road Trips from Excelsior Springs, MO
Excelsior Springs is a good starting point if you're looking for shorter day trips or a slightly longer excursion into Missouri. The majority of the listed drives are under an hour and have a good drive score, making them ideal for a quick getaway. There are several options with parks nearby, offering a chance to get outdoors. For a longer haul, you can reach destinations over 300 miles away, though these will take up most of your day. This city enables easy access to a variety of nearby towns and attractions within the state.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
4.1h
With Parks Nearby
4
Weekend trip
Florissant, MO
4h 37m232.8 mi one way
At 232.8 miles and 4.6 hours, this is a longer drive with a score of 8, primarily on surface roads. It offers access to Gateway Arch National Park, making it a significant destination if you're looking for a longer trip with a major landmark.
Cape Girardeau, MO
6h 39m343 mi one way
This is the longest drive at 343 miles, taking 6.7 hours with a drive score of 8. It's mainly surface roads and provides access to both Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Gateway Arch National Park, making it a substantial trip for park enthusiasts.
Chesterfield, MO
4h 22m221.1 mi one way
This drive is 221.1 miles and takes 4.4 hours, with a drive score of 8 on mostly surface roads. It includes access to Gateway Arch National Park, positioning it as a longer trip focused on reaching a significant natural and historical site.
Castle Point, MO
4h 43m236.7 mi one way
At 236.7 miles and 4.7 hours, this route has a drive score of 8 and is primarily surface roads. It also offers access to Gateway Arch National Park, making it a longer excursion geared towards visiting a major national park.
O'Fallon, MO
4h 8m210.5 mi one way
This drive covers 210.5 miles and takes 4.1 hours, with a drive score of 8. The profile is mostly surface roads. It's a longer journey into Missouri, suitable for those wanting to cover significant distance on less highway-focused routes.
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When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for the numerous mixed highway and surface road routes. Destinations with park access are ideal for enjoying blooming landscapes.
Summer
The shorter, under-an-hour drives are perfect for summer day trips. Parks near destinations like Independence and Blue Springs provide opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Fall
Fall foliage would enhance the scenic drives, especially those on surface roads heading toward Jefferson City or Columbia. The drive to Joplin offers a chance to see autumn colors.
Winter
Winter travel favors routes with higher drive scores, like the one to Jefferson City. Shorter trips to nearby towns like Independence remain feasible, weather permitting.
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