Nevada, MO Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Nevada, MO works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 137 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Nevada, MO spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
258.4 mi
Saint Peters, MO
Quickest Drive
1h 17m
Joplin, MO
Plan Around Nevada, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Nevada, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Nevada, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Nevada, MO
Driving from Nevada, MO
On average, trips departing from Nevada, MO run 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 258 miles (5h 12m), while the shortest is just 64 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Nevada, MO include Saint Peters, MO (258.4 mi, 5h 12m), Blue Springs, MO (87.6 mi, 1h 49m), and Joplin, MO (64.4 mi, 1h 17m). 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 137-mile trip from Nevada, MO, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Nevada, MO and 2 routes heading into Nevada, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 64 to 258 miles.
The longest mapped route from Nevada, MO covers 258 miles and takes approximately 5h 12m. Shorter options start at just 64 miles.
The average route from Nevada, MO runs about 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 137-mile trip from Nevada, MO costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Nevada, MO include Saint Peters, MO, Blue Springs, MO and Joplin, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Nevada, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,998
Median Income
$45,799
Median Home Value
$100,600
Median Age
37.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Nevada, MO
Nevada is a city in Missouri.
1 Bushwhacker Museum, 212 W Walnut St, ☏ +1 417 667-9602. May-Oct: W-Sa 10AM-4PM. $5 adults, $2 children 12-17, $1 children under 12 (includes admission to the Bushwhacker Jail). 2 Bushwhacker Jail, 231 N Main St, ☏ +1 417 667-9602. May-Oct: W-Sa 10AM-4PM. $5 adults, $2 children 12-17, $1 children under 12 (included in admission to the Bushwhacker Museum). 3 Osage Village State Historic Site, Farm Road 2300, Walker, ☏ +1 417-682-2279. Preserved site of former Osage tribe habitation and trading community. (updated Jun 2025)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, 2520 E Austin Blvd. Indoor pool and gym, plus free breakfast with waffles. Tel: +1 417-667-9292. $61 (Feb 2022).
Travel tips adapted from Nevada (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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