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Trip from Gainesville, MO to Romance, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

13.1 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

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

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Downtown Gainesville, MO, MO

Gainesville, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Downtown Romance, MO, MO

Romance, MO

cottonbro studio

Trip Overview

Gainesville, MO to Romance, MO is 13.1 miles and takes about 19 minutes via MO 5, 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 region. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, no-fuss journey between these two specific locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 5 10.9 mi 13m
MO Y 1.8 mi 4m
High Street 0.2 mi <1m
Baker Street <0.1 mi <1m
County Road 115 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: MO 5 — 10.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, MO and Romance, MO.

1

Start on High Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · High Street
2

Turn left onto Baker Street

454 ft · 24 sec · Baker Street
3

Turn right onto MO 5

11 mi · 13 min · MO 5
4

Turn right onto MO Y

1.8 mi · 4 min · MO Y
5

Arrive at destination

County Road 115

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Baker Street

Turn left onto Baker Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | MO 5

Turn right onto MO 5

Navigation decision point

4
11.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | MO Y

Turn right onto MO Y

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.18 one way

$4.36 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.37 $4.74
premium $5.18 $2.67 $5.35
diesel $5.35 $2.76 $5.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.38 $0.63
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 31, 2026

Origin

Gainesville, MO

Afternoon in Gainesville on Wednesday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

S 6 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 12:38PM CDT until May 31 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:54AM CDT until June 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Romance, MO

Afternoon in Romance on Wednesday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

S 7 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 12:38PM CDT until May 31 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:54AM CDT until June 1 at 8:00PM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

19m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the route utilizing main roads like MO 5 and MO Y. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 10.9 miles on MO 5, offering a consistent driving pace. The journey transitions from MO 5 to MO Y and eventually High Street, suggesting a shift from a more open highway feel to potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a straightforward driving experience without many complex turns or road changes.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on MO 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 5 and MO Y. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Baker Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Gainesville, MO to Romance, MO is easy. At 19m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO 5): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (MO Y): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,202 ft 782 ft

Total Climb

622 ft

Total Descent

407 ft

Highest Point

1,202 ft

~5.6 mi in

Elevation Range

420 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Caney Mountain State Game Refuge

Park

Around the midpoint, short detour

8min in 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ozark Plaza Motel

Motel

Near the start, short detour

2min in 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Gainesville, MO

Visit website

Ozark Plaza RV Park

Caravan_site

Near the start, short detour

2min in 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Gainesville, MO

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Gainesville, MO

Full guide →

Founded 1841

Arriving in Romance, MO

Full guide →

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 19m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on MO 5. 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 0.2 miles (Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO 5): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (MO Y): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Romance, 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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