Skip to main content

Trip from Hoffman, MO to Boonville, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

16.7 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

Downtown Hoffman, MO, MO

Hoffman, MO

Valeria Boltneva

city and county seat of Cooper County, Missouri, United States

Boonville, MO

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This short 16.7-mile drive from Hoffman, MO to Boonville, MO takes about 31 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $3, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes MO 135, the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, and West Ashley Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Since there are no recommended stops, you can complete this trip in one go, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing or a brief leg of a larger adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 135 7.5 mi 13m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 3.2 mi 3m
West Ashley Road 3.1 mi 5m
Georgetown Drive 1.5 mi 5m
MO N 0.4 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
US 40 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 135 — 7.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman, MO and Boonville, MO.

1

Start on Georgetown Drive

1.5 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Drive
2

Turn right onto MO N

0.4 mi · 1 min · MO N
3

Turn straight onto MO 135

7.5 mi · 13 min · MO 135
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
5

Merge onto I 70; US 40

3.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 40

0.3 mi · 31 sec · US 40
Exit 101 Toward I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton
7

Turn left onto I 70 Bus; US 40; MO 5

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Ashley Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 40; MO 5; MO 87

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Arrive at destination

US 40; MO 5; MO 87

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
1.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | MO N

Turn right onto MO N

Navigation decision point

5
9.4 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
3
9.6 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 70; US 40 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 70; US 40 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

7
12.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 40

Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 101 Toward I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, T...
5
16.3 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 40; MO 5; MO 87 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 40; MO 5; MO 87 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.61 one way

$5.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.87 $5.73
premium $4.89 $3.21 $6.43
diesel $5.61 $3.69 $7.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Hoffman, MO

Late night in Hoffman on Sunday

Local time

2:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boonville, MO

Late night in Boonville on Sunday

Local time

2:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

31m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 47% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 7.5 miles on MO 135, providing a consistent pace before transitioning. The drive involves a blend of faster highway sections and potentially more local road navigation, so be prepared for changes in speed and road conditions. This varied character means you won't encounter a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a dynamic route that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on MO 135.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near MO N.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (MO N): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles (I 70; US 40 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hoffman, MO to Boonville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Tipton along the way.

Tipton

12.9 mi in | ~23m | via US 40

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on MO 135. 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 1.5 miles (MO N): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles (I 70; US 40 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boonville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Hoffman, MO or browse trips ending in Boonville, MO.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MO road trips.