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Trip from Neelyville, MO to Quercus, 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

43m

Distance

30 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good 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 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
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 Neelyville, MO, MO

Neelyville, MO

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Downtown Quercus, MO, MO

Quercus, MO

Delyth Williams

Trip Overview

This short, 30-mile drive from Neelyville to Quercus, Missouri, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 43 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 67 and MO 53, with a small portion on South Westwood Boulevard. With an 84% highway share, expect a focused driving experience rather than a leisurely cruise. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option for a quick transit. Since both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout this brief trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 67 12.7 mi 14m
MO 53 11.1 mi 16m
South Westwood Boulevard 3 mi 4m
MO 51 1.2 mi 2m
County Road 670 0.9 mi 3m
Hart Street 0.8 mi 1m
US 67 Business 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 67 — 12.7 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Neelyville, MO and Quercus, MO.

1

Start on Main Street

87 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto MO 142

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hart Street
3

Turn right onto US 67

13 mi · 14 min · US 67
4

Take the exit onto US 67 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 67 Business
Toward MO M, US 67 Business: Poplar Bluff
5

Turn right onto US 67 Business

3.0 mi · 4 min · South Westwood Boulevard
6

Turn slight right

155 ft · 5 sec
7

Turn slight right onto MO 53

11 mi · 16 min · MO 53
8

Turn left onto MO 51

1.2 mi · 2 min · MO 51
9

Turn right onto County Road 670

0.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 670
10

Turn right

204 ft · 8 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 142 / Hart Street

Turn right onto MO 142 / Hart Street

Navigation decision point

5
13.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 67 Business

Take the exit onto US 67 Business toward MO M, US 67 Business: Poplar Bluff

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

Toward MO M, US 67 Business: Poplar Bluff
4
27.9 mi into trip | ~37m in | MO 51

Turn left onto MO 51

Navigation decision point

4
29.1 mi into trip | ~39m in | County Road 670

Turn right onto County Road 670

Navigation decision point

4
30 mi into trip | ~43m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.43 one way

$8.86 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.89 $9.78
premium $4.72 $5.57 $11.14
diesel $4.80 $5.66 $11.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.15 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (60% 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 Jul 4, 2026

Origin

Neelyville, MO

Morning in Neelyville on Sunday

Local time

11:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Clear

SW 1 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:40AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 12:28AM CDT until July 4 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Quercus, MO

Morning in Quercus on Sunday

Local time

11:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Clear

SSW 1 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:40AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 12:28AM CDT until July 4 at 1:15AM 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

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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey on faster roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.7 miles on US 67, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition from US 67 to MO 53 and finally South Westwood Boulevard, you might notice a subtle shift in the road's character, though the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. The nature of this drive suggests it's designed for straightforward transit rather than extensive sightseeing.

84% 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: 12.7 mi on US 67.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and MO 53. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 142 / Hart Street.

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 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: near the start (MO 142 / Hart Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 67 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (MO 51): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

413 ft 304 ft

Total Climb

153 ft

Total Descent

135 ft

Highest Point

413 ft

~15 mi in

Elevation Range

109 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Neelyville, MO to Quercus, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo M along the way.

Mo M

13.5 mi in | ~15m | via US 67 Business

About the Cities

Starting in Neelyville, MO

Full guide →

Arriving in Quercus, 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: 30 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 (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on US 67. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 (MO 142 / Hart Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (US 67 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (MO 51): Navigation decision point.

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