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Trip from Alton, MO to Griswold, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

27.4 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Alton, MO, MO

Alton, MO

Nadin Sh

Downtown Griswold, MO, MO

Griswold, MO

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

Alton, MO to Griswold, MO is 27.4 miles and takes about 55m via US 160, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Missouri. Expect a mix of highway and surface roads for this quick hop. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick transit day or if you're looking for a brief excursion between points in the area. You won't need to worry about an overnight stay, as this route is easily manageable within a few hours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 160 16.3 mi 24m
MO U 7.6 mi 18m
County Road 287 3 mi 11m
East Walnut Street 0.3 mi <1m
Couch Street 0.2 mi <1m
County Road 286 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 160 — 16.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alton, MO and Griswold, MO.

1

Start on Couch Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Couch Street
2

Continue on US 160

16 mi · 24 min · US 160
3

Turn right onto MO U

7.6 mi · 18 min · MO U
4

At end of road, turn left onto MO 142

0.3 mi · 36 sec · East Walnut Street
5

Turn sharp right onto County Road 287

3.0 mi · 11 min · County Road 287
6

Turn right onto County Road 286

66 ft · 2 sec · County Road 286
7

Arrive at destination

County Road 286

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
16.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | MO U

Turn right onto MO U

Navigation decision point

5
24.1 mi into trip | ~43m in | MO 142 / East Walnut Street

At end of road, turn left onto MO 142 / East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

5
24.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | County Road 287

Turn sharp right onto County Road 287

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
27.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | County Road 286

Turn right onto County Road 286

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.05 one way

$8.09 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.47 $8.93
premium $4.72 $5.09 $10.17
diesel $4.80 $5.17 $10.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.84 $1.75

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 28, 2026

Origin

Alton, MO

Morning in Alton on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Clear

S 3 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 27 at 8:52PM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 27 at 7:29PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Griswold, MO

Morning in Griswold on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 27 at 8:52PM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 27 at 7:29PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route involves 59% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on US 160 covering 16.3 miles. You'll transition from US 160 to MO U and then County Road 287. The initial part of the drive will feel more like highway cruising before shifting to more rural surface roads. Pay attention as you move from the main highway onto the county roads.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on US 160.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near MO U.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Alton, MO to Griswold, MO is easy. At 55m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (MO U): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles (MO 142 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (County Road 287): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

839 ft 484 ft

Total Climb

256 ft

Total Descent

558 ft

Highest Point

839 ft

~5.9 mi in

Elevation Range

354 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Alton, MO

Full guide →

Founded 1929

Alton is in the Southeast Missouri region of Missouri.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on US 160. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (MO U): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles (MO 142 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (County Road 287): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Griswold, MO before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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