Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Romance, MO
cottonbro studio
Theodosia, MO
Nadezhda Moryak
Romance, MO to Theodosia, MO is 28.7 miles and takes about 41 minutes via US 160 and MO 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a straightforward trip. Given its brief duration, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or as a quick connection between destinations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 160 | 15.8 mi | 23m |
| MO 5 | 11 mi | 13m |
| MO Y | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| County Road 115 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US-160 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Romance, MO and Theodosia, MO.
Start on County Road 115
Continue on MO Y
Turn left onto MO 5
Continue on US 160; MO 5
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 1.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MO 5
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $5.18 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Romance on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 28 at 7:07PM CDT until May 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Afternoon in Theodosia on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 28 at 7:07PM CDT until May 29 at 10:00AM 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major roads like US 160 and MO 5. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.8 miles on US 160, offering a chance to settle in. The roads are well-maintained and designed for efficient travel, so expect a smooth experience for most of the 41-minute journey. The transition to MO Y will be a brief change of pace before reaching your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 160 and MO 5. 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 5.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Romance, MO to Theodosia, MO is easy. At 41m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.8 miles (MO 5): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
716 ft
Total Descent
819 ft
Highest Point
1,110 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
354 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Park
Near the end, short detour
Motel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Gainesville, MO
Visit websiteCaravan_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Gainesville, MO
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). 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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