Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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.
Cream Ridge, MO
Nadin Sh
Chula, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Cream Ridge, MO to Chula, MO is 11 miles and takes about 29 minutes via MO V, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays entirely within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief length and lack of major highway travel, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two communities. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a relaxed pace and keep an eye out for any unexpected turns or slowdowns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO V | 8.5 mi | 20m |
| Liv 234 | 1 mi | 4m |
| Liv 259 | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Mansur Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cream Ridge, MO and Chula, MO.
Start on Liv 259
Turn left onto Liv 234
At end of road, turn right onto MO V
Turn right onto MO K
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Liv 234
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto MO V
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MO K / Mansur Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Cream Ridge on Monday
Local time
7:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:00AM CDT until July 15 at 12:20AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Evening in Chula on Monday
Local time
7:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:00AM CDT until July 15 at 12:20AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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 is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on MO V. You'll be navigating a series of local roads, including MO V, Liv 234, and Liv 259. The drive will likely feel intimate and community-oriented, rather than a high-speed transit. Be prepared for frequent, smaller turns and a focus on local road conditions.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Liv 234.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cream Ridge, MO to Chula, MO is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Liv 234): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MO V): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (MO K / Mansur Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
206 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
830 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
106 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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