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Trip from Holts Summit, MO to Mokane, 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

38m

Distance

23.3 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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Downtown Holts Summit, MO, MO

Holts Summit, MO

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Downtown Mokane, MO, MO

Mokane, MO

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Trip Overview

This 23.3-mile drive from Holts Summit to Mokane, MO, is a quick trip that can be completed in about 38 minutes. Primarily using MO 94 and US 54, this route is almost entirely highway, with 96% of it on faster roads. It's a straightforward, single-day excursion, perfect for a short getaway within the Midwest region. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, this trip is budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stays as the duration is well within a comfortable driving window.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 94 18.5 mi 32m
US 54 3.8 mi 4m
Fulton Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Center Street 0.1 mi <1m
South Summit Drive <0.1 mi <1m
3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Hillcrest Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 94 — 18.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holts Summit, MO and Mokane, MO.

1

Start on East Hillcrest Avenue

70 ft · 8 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue
2

Turn left onto South Summit Drive

437 ft · 15 sec · South Summit Drive
3

Turn left onto Center Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Center Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
5

Merge onto US 54

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 54
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward MO 94 East: Mokane
7

Merge onto MO 94

0.2 mi · 12 sec · MO 94
8

Turn straight onto MO 94

18 mi · 32 min · MO 94
Toward MO 94 East: Mokane
9

Turn left onto MO C

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Fulton Avenue
10

Turn left onto 3rd Street

82 ft · 3 sec · 3rd Street
11

Arrive at destination

3rd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Summit Drive

Turn left onto South Summit Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Center Street

Turn left onto Center Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward US 54 West: Jefferson City

Navigation decision point

Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
4
4.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward MO 94 East: Mokane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MO 94 East: Mokane
5
23.3 mi into trip | ~38m in | 3rd Street

Turn left onto 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.87 one way

$7.75 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.22 $8.44
premium $5.18 $4.75 $9.51
diesel $5.35 $4.91 $9.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
EV Truck/SUV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 24, 2026

Origin

Holts Summit, MO

Afternoon in Holts Summit on Wednesday

Local time

3:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Chance Rain Showers

NW 3 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 12:49AM CDT until May 24 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 12:31AM CDT until May 24 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Mokane, MO

Afternoon in Mokane on Wednesday

Local time

3:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Rain Showers

W 3 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 12:49AM CDT until May 24 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 24 at 12:31AM CDT until May 24 at 9:00AM 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

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

38m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this journey, with 96% of the 23.3 miles on faster roads like MO 94 and US 54. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.5 miles on MO 94, allowing for a consistent pace. The profile suggests a mostly uninterrupted drive, making it efficient. You'll likely find the road character to be direct and functional, rather than winding or particularly scenic.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on MO 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 94 and US 54. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Summit Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Summit Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

852 ft 532 ft

Total Climb

23 ft

Total Descent

336 ft

Highest Point

852 ft

Elevation Range

320 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Holts Summit, MO

Full guide →

Arriving in Mokane, 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 38m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on MO 94. 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: near the start (South Summit Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

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