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Scenic Drives in Missouri

Routes

60

Avg Distance

253 mi

Avg Drive

4h 57m

Destinations

36

These 60 scenic drives in Missouri earned a drive score of 7+ out of 10. The average route covers 253 miles through the state's most varied and visually interesting terrain.

Planning Tips

Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

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.

Top Scenic Routes

Saint Joseph, MO → Caruthersville, MO

486.6 mi 9h 6m 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

Scott City, MO → Saint Joseph, MO

412.4 mi 7h 46m Score: 9/10

Doniphan, MO → Saint Joseph, MO

406.7 mi 8h 8m Score: 7/10

Kennett, MO → Kansas City, MO

403.8 mi 8h 13m Score: 7/10

Kansas City, MO → East Prairie, MO

397.4 mi 7h 29m Score: 8/10

Neosho, MO → Cape Girardeau, MO

342.7 mi 6h 43m Score: 8/10

Saint Peters, MO → Anderson, MO

307.8 mi 5h 50m Score: 8/10

Park Hills, MO → Lee's Summit, MO

295.8 mi 5h 44m Score: 9/10

Bonne Terre, MO → Kansas City, MO

293.3 mi 5h 39m Score: 8/10

St. Louis, MO → Princeton, MO

280.1 mi 5h 50m Score: 10/10

Blue Springs, MO → Desloge, MO

279.4 mi 5h 21m Score: 8/10

West Plains, MO → Kansas City, MO

275.8 mi 5h 27m Score: 9/10

New York, MO → Cabool, MO

273.8 mi 5h 46m Score: 8/10

Mountain View, MO → Kansas City, MO

270.8 mi 5h 20m Score: 8/10

East Independence, MO → Crystal City, MO

258.3 mi 5h 3m Score: 8/10

Joplin, MO → Centralia, MO

255.4 mi 5h 2m Score: 10/10

Parkville, MO → Castle Point, MO

253.3 mi 4h 58m Score: 8/10

Blue Springs, MO → Crystal City, MO

250.9 mi 4h 51m Score: 8/10

Houston, MO → Lee's Summit, MO

242.2 mi 4h 52m Score: 8/10

Billings, MO → Castle Point, MO

239.1 mi 4h 38m Score: 8/10

Highlandville, MO → Castle Point, MO

238.5 mi 4h 38m Score: 8/10

O'Fallon, MO → Cameron, MO

238.1 mi 4h 47m Score: 8/10

Sappington, MO → East Independence, MO

234.5 mi 4h 34m Score: 8/10

Eureka, MO → Lee's Summit, MO

234.4 mi 4h 39m Score: 8/10

Velda Village Hills, MO → Independence, MO

233.6 mi 4h 31m Score: 8/10

Saint Charles, MO → Ash Grove, MO

233.4 mi 4h 27m Score: 8/10

Independence, MO → Brentwood, MO

233 mi 4h 29m Score: 8/10

Claycomo, MO → Saint Charles, MO

232.7 mi 4h 28m Score: 8/10

Independence, MO → Calverton Park, MO

231.5 mi 4h 27m Score: 8/10

Saint Peters, MO → Belton, MO

231.3 mi 4h 24m Score: 8/10

St. Louis, MO → Blue Springs, MO

231.2 mi 4h 27m Score: 8/10

Ash Grove, MO → Saint Peters, MO

228 mi 4h 29m Score: 8/10

O'Fallon, MO → Ash Grove, MO

227 mi 4h 26m Score: 8/10

O'Fallon, MO → Grandview, MO

222.9 mi 4h 15m Score: 8/10

O'Fallon, MO → Unionville, MO

222.3 mi 4h 32m Score: 10/10

Battlefield, MO → Saint Peters, MO

221.4 mi 4h 22m Score: 8/10

Blue Springs, MO → Des Peres, MO

220.4 mi 4h 14m Score: 8/10

Saint Peters, MO → Caruthersville, MO

216.6 mi 4h 3m Score: 8/10

Union, MO → Independence, MO

215 mi 4h 13m Score: 8/10

Neosho, MO → Jefferson City, MO

211.1 mi 4h 6m Score: 9/10

Battlefield, MO → Chesterfield, MO

209.7 mi 4h 3m Score: 8/10

Bolivar, MO → St. Louis, MO

208.8 mi 4h 8m Score: 9/10

Merriam Woods, MO → Kansas City, MO

208 mi 4h 8m Score: 8/10

Poplar Bluff, MO → Jefferson City, MO

207.8 mi 4h 32m Score: 8/10

Bowling Green, MO → Lee's Summit, MO

205.5 mi 4h 4m Score: 9/10

Joplin, MO → Jefferson City, MO

205.3 mi 4h Score: 10/10

Lincoln, MO → St. Louis, MO

203.5 mi 4h 12m Score: 9/10

Uniontown, MO → Columbia, MO

202.2 mi 4h 3m Score: 9/10

Oak Grove, MO → Chesterfield, MO

201.6 mi 3h 51m Score: 8/10

Castle Point, MO → Malden, MO

195.7 mi 3h 51m Score: 9/10

Independence, MO → Aurora, MO

193.7 mi 3h 38m Score: 9/10

Blue Springs, MO → Bowling Green, MO

191.5 mi 3h 46m Score: 9/10

Lee's Summit, MO → Saint James, MO

190 mi 4h 2m Score: 8/10

Lee's Summit, MO → Warrenton, MO

188.6 mi 3h 32m Score: 8/10

Castle Point, MO → Bernie, MO

187.7 mi 3h 39m Score: 9/10

Kirksville, MO → Chesterfield, MO

187.6 mi 3h 45m Score: 9/10

Mountain Grove, MO → Saint Charles, MO

185.3 mi 3h 42m Score: 8/10

Camdenton, MO → Castle Point, MO

184.7 mi 3h 38m Score: 10/10

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