Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ava, MO
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Vera Cruz, MO
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Ava, MO to Vera Cruz, MO is 13.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via East Washington Avenue and MO AB, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. You'll find the route is uncomplicated, suitable for anyone looking for a simple, direct connection between these two locations without significant travel time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington Avenue | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| MO AB | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| A B-223 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Spurlock Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ava, MO and Vera Cruz, MO.
Start on MO 5 Business
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto South Spurlock Street
Turn right onto MO 14
Turn left onto MO AB
Turn right onto A B-223
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Spurlock Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MO 14 / East Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MO AB
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto A B-223
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $5.25 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Ava on Saturday
Local time
4:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Vera Cruz on Saturday
Local time
4:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll be on East Washington Avenue for the longest stretch, covering 9.2 miles. Expect a rural cruising experience as you navigate through Missouri. The road conditions will be consistent, without the frequent changes in speed or traffic patterns associated with interstate travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Lincoln Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Spurlock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO 14 / East Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
414 ft
Total Descent
838 ft
Highest Point
1,404 ft
~1 mi in
Elevation Range
546 ft
Founded 1871
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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