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Fall Road Trips in Missouri

Routes

30

Avg Distance

413 mi

Avg Drive

7h 58m

Destinations

13

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Missouri. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 413 miles.

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 413 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

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.

Fall Routes

Saint Joseph, MO → Caruthersville, MO

486.6 mi 9h 6m Score: 7/10

Saint Joseph, MO → Clarkton, MO

447 mi 9h Score: 7/10

Bethany, MO → Saint Joseph, MO

438.9 mi 8h 56m Score: 7/10

Kansas City, MO → Caruthersville, MO

428.9 mi 8h 4m Score: 7/10

New York, MO → Malden, MO

428.6 mi 8h 24m Score: 9/10

Steele, MO → East Independence, MO

427.8 mi 8h 3m Score: 9/10

Caruthersville, MO → Lee's Summit, MO

426.2 mi 8h 3m Score: 9/10

Independence, MO → Caruthersville, MO

421.6 mi 7h 56m Score: 8/10

Caruthersville, MO → East Independence, MO

419.6 mi 7h 57m Score: 9/10

East Independence, MO → Clarkton, MO

416.4 mi 8h 4m Score: 7/10

Hayti, MO → East Independence, MO

415.7 mi 7h 50m Score: 9/10

Steele, MO → Lee's Summit, MO

414.1 mi 6h 54m Score: 8/10

Scott City, MO → Saint Joseph, MO

412.4 mi 7h 46m Score: 9/10

Caruthersville, MO → Blue Springs, MO

412.3 mi 7h 46m Score: 9/10

Blue Springs, MO → Caruthersville, MO

411.9 mi 7h 44m Score: 8/10

Independence, MO → Malden, MO

411.2 mi 7h 52m Score: 8/10

East Independence, MO → Malden, MO

408.9 mi 7h 52m Score: 8/10

Doniphan, MO → Saint Joseph, MO

406.7 mi 8h 8m Score: 7/10

Kansas City, MO → Kennett, MO

404.3 mi 8h 13m Score: 7/10

Blue Springs, MO → Bethany, MO

404 mi 7h 50m Score: 8/10

Kennett, MO → Kansas City, MO

403.8 mi 8h 13m Score: 7/10

Lilbourn, MO → Kansas City, MO

402.3 mi 7h 36m Score: 9/10

Blue Springs, MO → Malden, MO

401.5 mi 7h 40m Score: 8/10

Kansas City, MO → East Prairie, MO

397.4 mi 7h 29m Score: 8/10

Piedmont, MO → Saint Joseph, MO

397 mi 7h 54m Score: 8/10

Poplar Bluff, MO → New York, MO

396.7 mi 7h 50m Score: 10/10

Independence, MO → Campbell, MO

389 mi 7h 48m Score: 8/10

Kansas City, MO → Malden, MO

388.6 mi 7h 53m Score: 8/10

New Madrid, MO → East Independence, MO

387.9 mi 7h 22m Score: 10/10

Kansas City, MO → Bethany, MO

385.9 mi 7h 52m Score: 8/10

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