Ozark, MO Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Ozark, MO is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 221-mile quick runs to 237-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Ozark, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
269.8 mi
Cape Girardeau, MO
Quickest Drive
4h 3m
Chesterfield, MO
Plan Around Ozark, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ozark, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ozark, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ozark, MO
Driving from Ozark, MO
On average, trips departing from Ozark, MO run 227 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 27m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 237 miles (4h 42m), while the shortest is just 221 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ozark, MO include Saint Joseph, MO (237.2 mi, 4h 42m), Saint Peters, MO (222.1 mi, 4h 20m), and O'Fallon, MO (221 mi, 4h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.8 per gallon. For the typical 227-mile trip from Ozark, MO, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Ozark, MO and 6 routes heading into Ozark, MO, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 221 to 237 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ozark, MO covers 237 miles and takes approximately 4h 42m. Shorter options start at just 221 miles.
The average route from Ozark, MO runs about 227 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.8/gallon for regular), the average 227-mile trip from Ozark, MO costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ozark, MO include Saint Joseph, MO, Saint Peters, MO and O'Fallon, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ozark, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
21,953
Median Income
$69,372
Median Home Value
$230,600
Median Age
33.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Ozark, MO at a Glance
Founded
1818
Elevation
1,168 ft
Area
11 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q968766), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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