Fall Road Trips in Missouri

Routes

Avg Distance

412 mi

Avg Drive

7h 55m

Destinations

Methodology

Routes filtered by drive score and typical seasonal conditions. Historical hazard counts pulled from FEMA disaster declarations and USGS seismic feeds; monthly weather context from NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Data sources: OSRM • NOAA NCEI climate normals • FEMA OpenFEMA • USGS Earthquake Hazards • EIA weekly fuel survey

Last reviewed

Jun 3, 2026

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Missouri in the fall offers a diverse palette for drivers, with 30 routes averaging over 400 miles and nearly 8 hours of travel time. You'll encounter terrain that's predominantly flat, with maximum elevations around 950 feet. While EV charging can be sparse on some journeys, others boast excellent coverage with up to 40 DC fast chargers. This collection highlights the state's varied autumnal landscapes, from rolling hills to river valleys.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.22/gal

Diesel: $5.35/gal

Typical trip cost

$58–$85

One-way, ~412 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~144 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01

Climate through the year: Missouri

Missouri peaks at around 90°F in Jul and cools to 40°F / 24°F in Jan. Wettest month is May at ~4.8 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in	Snow in
Jan	40	24	2.6	5.7
Feb	46	28	2.2	4.3
Mar	57	37	3.5	2.3
Apr	68	47	4.7	0.2
May	77	58	4.8	—
Jun	86	67	4.5	—
Jul	90	71	3.9	—
Aug	88	69	3.4	—
Sep peak	81	61	3	—
Oct peak	69	49	3.2	—
Nov peak	56	37	3.4	0.9
Dec	45	29	2.5	3.2

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for MO — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Missouri routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Missouri that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 412 miles).

Current regular gas averages $4.22/gallon in Missouri (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $58 and $85. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Across Sep, Oct, Nov, Missouri typically sees daytime highs in the 56–81°F range with about 3.2 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

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