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Trip from Poplar Bluff, 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

24m

Distance

13.9 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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city in and county seat of Butler County, Missouri, United States

Poplar Bluff, MO

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Downtown Quercus, MO, MO

Quercus, MO

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Trip Overview

This short, 13.9-mile drive from Poplar Bluff to Quercus, Missouri, is easily manageable in about 24 minutes, making it perfect for a quick day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring the Midwest. The route is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward journey without many significant diversions. Given its brevity and ease, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling entirely within Missouri, so no need to worry about state lines.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 53 10.1 mi 15m
MO 51 1.2 mi 2m
Ditch Road 1.1 mi 2m
County Road 670 0.9 mi 3m
North 5th Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Pine Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 53 — 10.1 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 60 Business

0.1 mi · 19 sec · West Pine Street
2

Turn left onto MO WW

0.4 mi · 51 sec · North 5th Street
3

Continue on MO WW

1.1 mi · 2 min · Ditch Road
4

Turn left onto MO 53

10 mi · 15 min · MO 53
5

Turn left onto MO 51

1.2 mi · 2 min · MO 51
6

Turn right onto County Road 670

0.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 670
7

Turn right

204 ft · 8 sec
8

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO WW / North 5th Street

Turn left onto MO WW / North 5th Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | MO 53

Turn left onto MO 53

Navigation decision point

4
11.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | MO 51

Turn left onto MO 51

Navigation decision point

4
13 mi into trip | ~21m in | County Road 670

Turn right onto County Road 670

Navigation decision point

4
13.8 mi into trip | ~24m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.05 one way

$4.11 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.27 $4.53
premium $4.72 $2.58 $5.16
diesel $4.80 $2.62 $5.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 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 8, 2026

Origin

Poplar Bluff, MO

Late night in Poplar Bluff on Sunday

Local time

1:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 12:20PM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 10:34AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Quercus, MO

Late night in Quercus on Sunday

Local time

1:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 3 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 12:20PM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 10:34AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

24m 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 drive that's predominantly on highways, with 82% of the journey utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles along MO 53, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The route incorporates MO 53 and MO 51, along with a segment on Ditch Road, indicating a mix of main highway travel and potentially some local road segments as you approach your destination. This highway-focused profile suggests a generally efficient and direct experience behind the wheel.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on MO 53.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 53 and MO 51. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MO WW / North 5th 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 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO WW / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (MO 53): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (MO 51): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

363 ft 311 ft

Total Climb

20 ft

Total Descent

61 ft

Highest Point

363 ft

Elevation Range

52 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Poplar Bluff, MO

Full guide →

Poplar Bluff is a city in Southeast Missouri, just east of the Ozarks.

Top landmarks

  • • Poplar Bluff — train station in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, USA
  • • Rodgers Theatre — movie theater and commercial building in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
  • • Williamson-Kennedy School — historic school building located at Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri

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 24m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on MO 53. 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 0.1 miles (MO WW / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (MO 53): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 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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