Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tarkio, MO
Valeria Boltneva
York, MO
Patrick
Tarkio to York is 8.1 miles and takes about 15 minutes via South 2nd Street and Walnut Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Missouri, moving you through the Midwest region. It's a quick, straightforward connection perfect for a simple relocation or a brief leg of a larger trip. Expect a local feel with no major highway segments to navigate.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| MO N | 2 mi | 4m |
| 220 Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tarkio, MO and York, MO.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 136
Turn right onto MO N
Turn left onto 220 Street
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 136 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MO N
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 220 Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.68 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| diesel | $6.01 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Tarkio on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Destination
Evening in York on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
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 8.1-mile route is entirely surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The entire trip will feel like cruising through local streets. With a duration of only 15 minutes, you'll quickly transition from one part of town to another. You'll be navigating city streets for the whole 8.1 miles.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 2nd Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 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 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 136 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (MO N): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
285 ft
Total Descent
154 ft
Highest Point
1,083 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
168 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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