Origin
Holts Summit, MO
Late night in Holts Summit on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holts Summit, MO to Mokane, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
Holts Summit, MO
Renzo Alarco
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 85 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
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Mokane, MO
Late night in Mokane on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
4 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
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?
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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