Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Novelty, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Knox City, MO
Kelly
This short 21.6-mile drive from Novelty, MO to Knox City, MO is easily manageable in just 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll be traveling through the Midwest region of Missouri on a mix of roads, with about half of your journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of only $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. Given the short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; you can complete this entire journey within a single day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 15 | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| East Lafayette | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| State Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Wade Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Novelty, MO and Knox City, MO.
Start on MO 156
At end of road, turn left onto MO 15
Turn right onto MO 6
Turn right onto South Wade Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto MO 15
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MO 6 / East Lafayette
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Wade Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.59 one way
$7.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Novelty on Wednesday
Local time
8:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 2:11PM CDT until May 30 at 3:27PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Evening in Knox City on Wednesday
Local time
8:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 2:11PM CDT until May 30 at 3:27PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
The drive presents a mixed profile, with 49% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.6 miles on MO 15, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. The road character will likely shift as you transition between MO 15, East Lafayette, and State Street, providing a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous journey. Expect a blend of faster highway travel and potentially more local road navigation as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near MO 15.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Novelty, MO to Knox City, MO is easy. At 32m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (MO 15): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (MO 6 / East Lafayette): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (South Wade Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
164 ft
Total Descent
234 ft
Highest Point
835 ft
Elevation Range
105 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
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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