Origin
Mount Vernon, MO
Late night in Mount Vernon on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, MO to Stotts City, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, MO
Juan Carlos Pena
Stotts City, MO
life vibes
Trip Overview
This short 10.2-mile drive from Mount Vernon, MO to Stotts City, MO takes approximately 14 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Midwest road trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $2, this is a budget-friendly journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. It's perfectly suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating through familiar Midwestern landscapes on this straightforward path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 Business | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| MO 97 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Mount Vernon Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 2120 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44 Business
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, MO and Stotts City, MO.
1
Start on this road
240 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp right
26 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn sharp left onto MO 39 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
4
Turn right onto I 44 Business; MO 39
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Mount Vernon Boulevard
5
Take the ramp onto I 44 Business
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 44 Business
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 38
Toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
7
Turn right onto MO 97
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 97
8
Turn left onto County Road 2120
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 2120
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 2120
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 39 Business / Market Street
Turn sharp left onto MO 39 Business / Market Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 44 Business
Take the ramp onto I 44 Business toward I 44 West: Joplin
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
6
8 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
County Road 2120
Turn left onto County Road 2120
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Stotts City, MO
Late night in Stotts City on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
9 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
14m 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 drive for about 75% of this trip. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 44 Business, experiencing a 5.7-mile stretch without needing to slow down. The route also incorporates MO 97 and West Mount Vernon Boulevard, offering a mix of higher-speed travel. While not a challenging or technical drive, it prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on I 44 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 Business and MO 97. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (MO 39 Business / Market Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.4 miles (I 44 Business): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on I 44 Business. 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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (MO 39 Business / Market Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.4 miles (I 44 Business): Navigation decision point.
Yes — George Washington Carver National Monument and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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