Origin
Tarkio, MO
Night in Tarkio on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tarkio, MO to Milton, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tarkio, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Milton, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
Tarkio to Milton is 13 miles and takes about 31 minutes via US 59, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick hop between nearby towns without much fuss. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for those looking for a simple, no-frills journey to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Overland Avenue | 3.3 mi | 12m |
| South 10th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 300 Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MO OO | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarkio, MO and Milton, MO.
1
Start on Main Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto US 136
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Walnut Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 59; US 136
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 10th Street
5
Turn left onto US 59
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 59
6
Turn right onto MO J
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Overland Avenue
3.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Overland Avenue
8
Turn right onto 300 Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
300 Street
9
Turn sharp left onto MO OO
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
MO OO
10
Arrive at destination
Noble Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 136 / Walnut Street
Turn right onto US 136 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 59; US 136 / South 10th Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 59; US 136 / South 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 59
Turn left onto US 59
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MO OO
Turn sharp left onto MO OO
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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
Milton, MO
Night in Milton on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
This is a mixed drive, with about 45% of the route utilizing highway conditions. You'll experience stretches on US 59, Overland Avenue, and South 10th Street. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on US 59. The road surface and environment are likely to change as you transition between these different road types, offering a varied, though brief, driving experience.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 3rd Street.
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 31m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 136 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 59; US 136 / South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on US 59. 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: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 136 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 59; US 136 / South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milton, 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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