Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
28.3 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thayer, MO
Momo King
Griswold, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Thayer, MO to Griswold, MO is 28.3 miles and takes about 54 minutes via East Walnut Street and MO UU, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Missouri. The drive is primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward, no-fuss excursion. If you're looking for a quick local drive with minimal time commitment, this route fits the bill.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Walnut Street | 23.6 mi | 41m |
| MO UU | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| County Road 286 | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Thayer, MO and Griswold, MO.
Start on this road
Turn sharp left onto Front Street
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Continue on MO 142
Turn right onto MO UU
Continue on County Road 286
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto Front Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MO UU
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| premium | $4.67 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $6.01 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
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
Morning in Thayer on Monday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 10:36PM CDT until October 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Morning in Griswold on Monday
Local time
10:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 10:36PM CDT until October 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 route is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway driving. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 23.6 miles on East Walnut Street before transitioning to other local roads. Expect a consistent, non-highway driving experience for the entire 54-minute duration. This means you'll be navigating at lower speeds and potentially through more intersections than a typical highway trip.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Front Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Thayer, MO to Griswold, MO is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Front Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (MO UU): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
493 ft
Total Descent
542 ft
Highest Point
888 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
507 ft
Thayer is in the Ozarks region of southwest Missouri.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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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