Hollister, MO Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Hollister, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 242-mile quick runs to 250-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Hollister, MO spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
265 mi
Saint Joseph, MO
Quickest Drive
4h 3m
Columbia, MO
Plan Around Hollister, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hollister, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hollister, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hollister, MO
Driving from Hollister, MO
On average, trips departing from Hollister, MO run 246 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 3m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 250 miles (5h 11m), while the shortest is just 242 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Hollister, MO are Saint Peters, MO (249.7 mi, 4h 54m) and New York, MO (242 mi, 5h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 246-mile trip from Hollister, MO, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Hollister, MO and 3 routes heading into Hollister, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 242 to 250 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hollister, MO covers 250 miles and takes approximately 5h 11m. Shorter options start at just 242 miles.
The average route from Hollister, MO runs about 246 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 246-mile trip from Hollister, MO costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hollister, MO include Saint Peters, MO and New York, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hollister, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,608
Median Income
$57,778
Median Home Value
$154,900
Median Age
36.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Hollister, MO
A sampling of people born in Hollister, MO.
Gale Wade
1929–2022
American baseball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Hollister, MO.
Downing Street Historic District
historic district in Hollister, Missouri
City data from Wikidata (Q963707), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hollister, MO
Hollister is a small town in Southwest Missouri near Branson.
Vintage Paris Coffee and Wine Cafe, 7900 Historic State Hwy 165, ☏ +1 417 593-7952. 7:30am-8pm. An adorable little coffee and wine shop where you can sip, shop and even sit and enjoy a latte or glass of wine on the inviting leather couch. $1-10.
Travel tips adapted from Hollister (Missouri) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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