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Trip from Hoffman, MO to Prairie Home, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

28.3 mi

46 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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Downtown Hoffman, MO, MO

Hoffman, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Downtown Prairie Home, MO, MO

Prairie Home, MO

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Trip Overview

This 28.3-mile drive from Hoffman, MO, to Prairie Home, MO, is a quick trip, clocking in at just 44 minutes. It's perfect as a standalone day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on MO 87 and U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, with MO 135 also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this is a budget-friendly journey. Expect a highway-focused experience as you traverse the Midwest region, making it a straightforward and efficient passage between these two Missouri towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 87 10.5 mi 14m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 8 mi 8m
MO 135 7.5 mi 13m
Georgetown Drive 1.5 mi 5m
MO N 0.4 mi 1m
Main Street <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: MO 87 — 10.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman, MO and Prairie Home, 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 left at fork onto I 70

4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 106 Toward MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home
8

Turn right onto MO 87

10 mi · 14 min · MO 87
9

Turn sharp left onto MO EE

31 ft · 0 sec · Main Street
10

Arrive at destination

MO EE

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 28.3 — 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
4
12.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
17.6 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 106 Toward MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home
5
28.3 mi into trip | ~44m in | MO EE / Main Street

Turn sharp left onto MO EE / Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.39 one way

$8.78 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.81 $9.62
premium $4.93 $5.49 $10.98
diesel $5.60 $6.24 $12.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
EV Truck/SUV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Aug 22, 2026

Origin

Hoffman, MO

Evening in Hoffman on Saturday

Local time

8:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

N 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:41PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:22PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Prairie Home, MO

Evening in Prairie Home on Saturday

Local time

8:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

N 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:41PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:22PM CDT by NWS Springfield 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

44m 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 route offers a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 63% of the drive utilizing these faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on MO 87, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While not a wilderness trek, the journey is designed for efficient travel, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. The character remains consistent, prioritizing smooth progress over winding scenic detours.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on MO 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 87 and U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. 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 44m drive. You will face about 7 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 12.9 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

893 ft 615 ft

Total Climb

319 ft

Total Descent

276 ft

Highest Point

893 ft

~28.3 mi in

Elevation Range

278 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Prairie Home, 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 44m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on MO 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 12.9 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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