Malden, MO Road Trips
Malden, MO serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 204-mile quick runs to 208-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Malden, MO head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
442.4 mi
Saint Joseph, MO
Quickest Drive
3h 54m
Florissant, MO
Plan Around Malden, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Malden, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Malden, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Malden, MO
Driving from Malden, MO
Expect an average of 206 miles and about 4h behind the wheel when leaving Malden, MO. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 208 miles (4h 3m), while the shortest is just 204 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Malden, MO most often head toward O'Fallon, MO (208.4 mi, 4h 3m) and Saint Peters, MO (203.9 mi, 3h 56m). 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 206-mile trip from Malden, MO, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Malden, MO and 10 routes heading into Malden, MO, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 204 to 208 miles.
The longest mapped route from Malden, MO covers 208 miles and takes approximately 4h 3m. Shorter options start at just 204 miles.
The average route from Malden, MO runs about 206 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 206-mile trip from Malden, MO costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Malden, MO include O'Fallon, MO and Saint Peters, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Malden, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,818
Median Income
$38,786
Median Home Value
$88,900
Median Age
38.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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