Origin
Hoffman, MO
Late night in Hoffman on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoffman, MO to Prairie Home, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Hoffman, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Prairie Home, MO
Soraya photogaphy
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 75 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
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Prairie Home, MO
Late night in Prairie Home on Sunday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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
44m 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?
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.
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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