Origin
Poplar Bluff, MO
Night in Poplar Bluff on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poplar Bluff, MO to Quercus, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Poplar Bluff, MO
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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 55 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
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Quercus, MO
Night in Quercus on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
21 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
24m 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 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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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