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Trip from Marionville, MO to Stotts City, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

28 mi

45 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

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Downtown Marionville, MO, MO

Marionville, MO

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Downtown Stotts City, MO, MO

Stotts City, MO

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Trip Overview

This short 28-mile drive from Marionville to Stotts City, Missouri, can easily be completed in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes I-44 and US 60, with a portion on North Carnation Drive, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a budget-friendly option for a quick journey. Since it's such a brief trip, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Consider this drive for a straightforward transit between these two Missouri locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Carnation Drive 9.4 mi 14m
I 44 8 mi 8m
US 60 4.1 mi 6m
East Church Street 2 mi 3m
MO 97 1.9 mi 3m
East Olive Street 1.2 mi 1m
West Lincoln Street 0.4 mi <1m
MO 14 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Carnation Drive — 9.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marionville, MO and Stotts City, MO.

1

Start on MO ZZ

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West Lincoln Street
2

Turn right onto MO 14

0.3 mi · 39 sec · MO 14
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 60

4.1 mi · 6 min · US 60
4

Turn right onto US 60 Business

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Church Street
5

Turn right onto MO 39; MO 265

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Elliott Avenue
6

Turn left onto MO 39; MO 265

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Olive Street
7

Continue on MO 39; MO 265

9.4 mi · 14 min · North Carnation Drive
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
9

Merge onto I 44

8.0 mi · 8 min · I 44
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 38 Toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
11

Turn right onto MO 97

1.9 mi · 3 min · MO 97
12

Turn left onto County Road 2120

68 ft · 2 sec · County Road 2120
13

Arrive at destination

County Road 2120

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 14

Turn right onto MO 14

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 60

At end of road, turn right onto US 60

Navigation decision point

4
6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | MO 39; MO 265 / South Elliott Avenue

Turn right onto MO 39; MO 265 / South Elliott Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
17.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the ramp toward I 44 West: Joplin

Navigation decision point

Toward I 44 West: Joplin
6
25.9 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City

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

Exit 38 Toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.13 one way

$8.27 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.56 $9.13
premium $4.72 $5.20 $10.40
diesel $4.80 $5.29 $10.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79

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 Jun 29, 2026

Origin

Marionville, MO

Morning in Marionville on Sunday

Local time

9:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

S 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 2:54PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 2:50PM CDT until July 1 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Stotts City, MO

Morning in Stotts City on Sunday

Local time

9:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny

S 16 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 2:54PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 2:50PM CDT until July 1 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

40m 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 Marionville and Stotts City presents a mixed driving profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on North Carnation Drive, I-44, and US 60. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 9.4 miles on North Carnation Drive, suggesting a more local road feel for a portion of your trip. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway speeds and potentially more varied local road conditions as you progress toward Stotts City. Expect a dynamic feel as the road types change.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on North Carnation Drive.

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 0.4 miles in near MO 14.

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 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MO 14): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (MO 39; MO 265 / South Elliott Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,397 ft 1,144 ft

Total Climb

191 ft

Total Descent

410 ft

Highest Point

1,397 ft

~6 mi in

Elevation Range

254 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Marionville, MO

Full guide →

Arriving in Stotts City, MO

Full guide →

Founded 1896

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 40m. Total distance: 28 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on North Carnation Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 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 0.4 miles (MO 14): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (MO 39; MO 265 / South Elliott Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and George Washington Carver National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stotts City, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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