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Trip from Olean, MO to Iberia, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

33.8 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

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Downtown Olean, MO, MO

Olean, MO

Lena Khrupina

Downtown Iberia, MO, MO

Iberia, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Trip Overview

This 33.8-mile drive from Olean, MO, to Iberia, MO, is a quick 50-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. Primarily utilizing MO 17 and US 54 Bus, with a brief stint on MO 87, this route stays within the Midwest region of Missouri. With a very low estimated fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical option for a short scenic excursion. The drive is almost entirely highway, making it efficient and straightforward, with no overnight stays recommended. It offers a simple and direct way to travel between these two Missouri towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 17 14.2 mi 19m
US 54 Bus 9.7 mi 14m
MO 87 4.9 mi 7m
US 54 2.8 mi 2m
Main Street 1 mi 2m
Manor Drive 0.5 mi 1m
MO 42 0.3 mi <1m
Pearl Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 17 — 14.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olean, MO and Iberia, MO.

1

Start on MO P

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto MO 87

4.2 mi · 5 min · MO 87
3

Turn straight onto Manor Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Manor Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto MO 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · MO 87
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 54 West: Lake of the Ozarks
6

Merge onto US 54

2.8 mi · 2 min · US 54
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Tuscumbia, Eldon
8

Turn left onto US 54 Bus; MO 52

9.7 mi · 14 min · US 54 Bus; MO 52
9

Turn right onto MO 17; MO 52

14 mi · 19 min · MO 17; MO 52
10

Turn left onto MO 42

0.3 mi · 39 sec · MO 42
11

Turn right onto Pearl Street

342 ft · 15 sec · Pearl Street
12

Arrive at destination

Pearl Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Mount Pleasant, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Pleasant, MO

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Crocker, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Olean, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | MO 87

At end of road, turn left onto MO 87

Navigation decision point

4
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | MO 87

At end of road, turn left onto MO 87

Navigation decision point

4
6.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward US 54 West: Lake of the Ozarks

Navigation decision point

Toward US 54 West: Lake of the Ozarks
5
9.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Tuscumbia, Eldon

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

Toward US 54 Business, MO 52: Tuscumbia, Eldon
4
19.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | MO 17; MO 52

Turn right onto MO 17; MO 52

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.99 one way

$9.98 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $5.51 $11.02
premium $4.72 $6.28 $12.55
diesel $4.80 $6.38 $12.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.1 0 $3.55 $1.62
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
EV Truck/SUV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Olean, MO

Morning in Olean on Tuesday

Local time

10:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

W 7 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued June 16 at 12:39PM CDT until June 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued June 16 at 12:39PM CDT until June 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Iberia, MO

Morning in Iberia on Tuesday

Local time

10:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny

W 7 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued June 16 at 12:39PM CDT until June 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued June 16 at 12:39PM CDT until June 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis 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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

50m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for 94% of this trip, offering a consistent pace for most of the 50 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.2 miles on MO 17, allowing for a good period of steady driving. While mostly highway, the transition onto US 54 Bus and MO 87 will introduce slight variations in road type. This route is designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, providing a clear path with minimal distractions.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on MO 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 17 and US 54 Bus. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MO 87.

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 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MO 87): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (MO 87): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

937 ft 585 ft

Total Climb

619 ft

Total Descent

501 ft

Highest Point

937 ft

~24.1 mi in

Elevation Range

352 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 Olean, MO to Iberia, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Eldon along the way.

Eldon

9.4 mi in | ~15m

About the Cities

Starting in Olean, MO

Full guide →

Arriving in Iberia, 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 50m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on MO 17. 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: at 1 miles (MO 87): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (MO 87): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

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