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Trip from Hoffman, MO to Wooldridge, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

27.8 mi

45 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 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m

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 Wooldridge, MO, MO

Wooldridge, MO

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

This 27.8-mile journey from Hoffman, MO to Wooldridge, MO is a straightforward drive, typically taking around 43 minutes. Given its short distance and manageable duration, it’s an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, MO 135, and MO 179. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Midwest region. The drive provides a mixed experience, making it a practical option for a quick local excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 13.1 mi 14m
MO 135 7.5 mi 13m
MO 179 4.9 mi 8m
Georgetown Drive 1.5 mi 5m
MO N 0.4 mi 1m
Granvel Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway — 13.1 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman, MO and Wooldridge, 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

9.8 mi · 10 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 111 Toward MO 98, MO 179: Overton, Wooldridge
8

Turn right onto MO 179

4.9 mi · 8 min · MO 179
9

Turn right onto MO 179

384 ft · 7 sec · Granvel Boulevard
10

Arrive at destination

MO 179

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 22.7 — 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

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
22.7 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward MO 98, MO 179: Overton, Wooldridge

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

Exit 111 Toward MO 98, MO 179: Overton, Wooldridge

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.31 one way

$8.62 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $4.73 $9.45
premium $4.93 $5.39 $10.79
diesel $5.60 $6.13 $12.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 8.3 0 $2.92 $1.33
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.43 $1.11
EV Truck/SUV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78

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 18, 2026

Origin

Hoffman, MO

Late night in Hoffman on Monday

Local time

2:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 3 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 4:09PM CDT until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 4:09PM CDT until August 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Wooldridge, MO

Late night in Wooldridge on Monday

Local time

2:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Partly Sunny

S 3 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 4:09PM CDT until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 4:09PM CDT until August 19 at 8:00PM 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

43m 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?

The drive between Hoffman and Wooldridge offers a mixed driving experience, with 44% of the route utilizing highway conditions. You'll encounter stretches on the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, including one uninterrupted segment of 13.1 miles. This highway portion likely provides a smoother, faster pace, contrasted with the more local feel of MO 135 and MO 179. Expect the road to change character as you transition between these different thoroughfares, offering a varied feel behind the wheel.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway.

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 43m 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 9.6 miles (I 70; US 40 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

851 ft 588 ft

Total Climb

163 ft

Total Descent

426 ft

Highest Point

851 ft

Elevation Range

263 ft

Detours Along the Way

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

Subway

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Boonville, MO

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 09:00-22:00

Dunkin' Express

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, short detour

20min in 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Breadeaux Pizza

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Boonville, MO

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

Yummy's Donut Palace

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Cuisine: donut

Kabuto

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cuisine: japanese

Main Street Diner

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Boonville, MO

Cuisine: diner

Visit website

Diana Bend Parking area

Park

Later in the drive, short detour

34min in 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Big Pecan Trees Parking Area

Park

Near the end, short detour

39min in 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Overton Bottoms South Unit

Park

Near the end, short detour

39min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Harley Park Lookout

Viewpoint

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Old MKT Railroad Bridge

Attraction

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Memorial

Around the midpoint, right off the route

25min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Kemper Museum

Museum

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Boonville, MO

Visit website

Pete the Pterobutterdactylfly

Artwork

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Veterans Memorial

Memorial

Around the midpoint, short detour

25min in 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

RV Express

Caravan_site

Around the midpoint, right off the route

25min in 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Boonville, MO

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

About the Cities

Arriving in Wooldridge, 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 43m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. 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 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 Wooldridge, 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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