Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alton, MO
Nadin Sh
Griswold, MO
Mikhail Nilov
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, MO and Griswold, MO.
Start on Couch Street
Continue on US 160
Turn right onto MO U
At end of road, turn left onto MO 142
Turn sharp right onto County Road 287
Turn right onto County Road 286
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto MO U
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MO 142 / East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto County Road 287
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto County Road 286
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
| premium | $4.67 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $6.01 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Alton on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
Destination
Morning in Griswold on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
256 ft
Total Descent
558 ft
Highest Point
839 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
354 ft
Founded 1929
Alton is in the Southeast Missouri region of Missouri.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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