Sullivan, MO Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Sullivan, MO is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 242-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Sullivan, MO spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
241.8 mi
Kansas City, MO
Quickest Drive
1h 9m
Chesterfield, MO
Plan Around Sullivan, MO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sullivan, MO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sullivan, MO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sullivan, MO
Sullivan, MO to Kansas City, MO
Sullivan, MO to Joplin, MO
Sullivan, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Sullivan, MO to Castle Point, MO
Sullivan, MO to St. Louis, MO
Sullivan, MO to O'Fallon, MO
Sullivan, MO to Chesterfield, MO
Driving from Sullivan, MO
The typical drive from Sullivan, MO covers about 132 miles and takes around 2h 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 242 miles (4h 48m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Sullivan, MO most often head toward Kansas City, MO (241.8 mi, 4h 48m), Joplin, MO (218.4 mi, 4h 6m), Lee's Summit, MO (211.7 mi, 4h 32m), Castle Point, MO (72.1 mi, 1h 33m), and St. Louis, MO (67.3 mi, 1h 20m). 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 132-mile trip from Sullivan, MO, budget about $20 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Sullivan, MO and 1 routes heading into Sullivan, MO, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 242 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sullivan, MO covers 242 miles and takes approximately 4h 48m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.
The average route from Sullivan, MO runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 132-mile trip from Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, MO include Kansas City, MO, Joplin, MO, Lee's Summit, MO and Castle Point, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sullivan, MO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,355
Median Income
$60,137
Median Home Value
$153,100
Median Age
41.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Sullivan, MO
St. Louis Area is the region around St. Louis, Missouri. It borders St. Louis Metro East (Illinois) along the Mississippi River. Within Missouri, it borders Southeast Missouri, Central Missouri, and Northeast Missouri.
1 Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J Becker Dr., ☏ +1 636 464-2976. This park takes you back to prehistoric times. The discovery of Clovis spear points and Mastodon bones at this site was the first proof that man existed at the same time as the Mastodon. The museum helps you understand how man lived some 14,000 years ago.
1 Meramec Caverns, 1135 Highway W, Sullivan, ☏ +1 573 468-3166. Nov. - Feb.: 9AM-4PM; March & Oct.: 9AM-5PM; April & Sept.: 9AM-6PM; May & June: 9AM-7PM; July - Labor Day: 8:30AM-7PM.. From prehistoric Indians to Jesse James to modern-day spelunkers, Meramec Caverns has seen them all at one point or another. Well worth the money for the tour and to see the cave formations. $15/8/Free (Adults/Children 5-11/Children under 5). 2 Cuivre River State Park, 678 State Route 147 Troy (Several miles east of Troy), ☏ +1 636 528-7247. A 6,393 acre state park with hiking and outdoor activities including a small fishing/swimming lake plus equestrian trails shared with hikers. 3 Purina Farms, 200 Checkerboard Dr, ☏ +1 314 982-3232. Canine events and competitions and a hands-on visitors center.
Lewis' Cafe (St. Clair). Small family owned restaurant famous for homemade pies and soups. They raise their own cattle so the meat is completely fresh. Reasonable prices, family atmosphere and excellent service. Roadhouse 100, 2763 Highway 100, Gray Summit, ☏ +1 636 451-2007.
Becky's Depot. Small family owned bar. Cheapest and best drinks in town located on Frisco Street right next to the railroad tracks on Main Street. Hence the name Becky's Depot. On The Edge Sports Bar. For the not so trash folk of St Clair they head on the good side of the Rail Road tracks to here. With the Coldest Beer and plenty of darts boards or pool tables.. Dj every Friday and Sat night.. and Live Local music one a month.
Budget Lodging, 866 South Outer Road, St. Clair, ☏ +1 636 629-1000. $70-80 (Doubles). Super 8 Motel, 1010 South Outer Road, St. Clair, ☏ +1 636 629-8080. Holiday Inn Express, 107 King Drive, Troy, ☏ +1 636 528-0080. Diamond Inn Best Western (Interstate 44 & High, Gray Summit), ☏ +1 636 742-3501. Gardenway Motel, 2958 Highway 100, Gray Summit, ☏ +1 636 742-4388. Family Motor Inn, 209 N Service Rd W, Sullivan, ☏ +1 573 468-411. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Econo Lodge, 307 N. Service Road, Sullivan, ☏ +1 573 468-3136, fax: +1 573 860-3136, [email protected]. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: 11AM. Super 8, 601 North Service Road, Sullivan, ☏ +1 573 468-8076. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Baymont Inn & Suites, 275 N Service Rd W, Sullivan, ☏ +1 573 860-3333, fax: +1 573 860-3334, [email protected]. Comfort Inn, 736 South Service Road, Sullivan, ☏ +1 573 468-7800, fax: +1 573 468-7801, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $90 (Doubles).
Travel tips adapted from St. Louis Area 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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