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Smithville, MO Road Trips

Smithville, MO serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 280 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Smithville, MO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Smithville, MO, MO

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

370.5 mi

Cape Girardeau, MO

Quickest Drive

4h 32m

O'Fallon, MO

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Trips from Smithville, MO

Driving from Smithville, MO

On average, trips departing from Smithville, MO run 280 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 22m. 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 371 miles (7h 3m), while the shortest is just 238 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Smithville, MO include Cape Girardeau, MO (370.5 mi, 7h 3m), Castle Point, MO (264.2 mi, 5h 7m), Chesterfield, MO (248.6 mi, 4h 46m), and O'Fallon, MO (237.9 mi, 4h 32m). 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 280-mile trip from Smithville, MO, budget about $41 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 tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Smithville, MO and 1 routes heading into Smithville, MO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 238 to 371 miles.

The longest mapped route from Smithville, MO covers 371 miles and takes approximately 7h 3m. Shorter options start at just 238 miles.

The average route from Smithville, MO runs about 280 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 280-mile trip from Smithville, MO costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Smithville, MO include Cape Girardeau, MO, Castle Point, MO, Chesterfield, MO and O'Fallon, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Smithville, MO by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

10,552

Median Income

$99,925

Median Home Value

$272,500

Median Age

36.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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