Origin
Tuscumbia, MO
Late night in Tuscumbia on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuscumbia, MO to Iberia, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuscumbia, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Iberia, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
This short 15.2-mile journey from Tuscumbia to Iberia, Missouri, will take you about 23 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily travel on MO 17 and River Road, with a brief stint on MO 42. The estimated fuel cost is a very affordable $2, making this an economical excursion. Given its short distance and focus on highways, this route offers a straightforward travel experience within the Midwest region of Missouri.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 17 | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| MO 42 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MO 52 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 17
— 14.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscumbia, MO and Iberia, MO.
1
Start on River Road
393 ft
·
18 sec
·
River Road
2
Continue on River Road
490 ft
·
22 sec
·
River Road
3
Continue on River Road
219 ft
·
13 sec
·
River Road
4
Continue on River Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
5
Turn straight onto MO 52
391 ft
·
12 sec
·
MO 52
6
Turn right onto MO 17; MO 52
14 mi
·
19 min
·
MO 17; MO 52
7
Turn left onto MO 42
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MO 42
8
Turn right onto Pearl Street
342 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pearl Street
9
Arrive at destination
Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MO 17; MO 52
Turn right onto MO 17; MO 52
Navigation decision point
3
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MO 42
Turn left onto MO 42
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Pearl Street
Turn right onto Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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
Iberia, MO
Late night in Iberia on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
22 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
23m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 96% of the route utilizing main roads like MO 17. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.2 miles on MO 17, offering a consistent pace. The road character is geared towards efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground quickly. Expect a smooth driving experience with minimal turns or complex navigation as you transition between MO 17, River Road, and MO 42.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on MO 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 17 and River Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MO 17; MO 52.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tuscumbia, MO to Iberia, MO is easy. At 23m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MO 17; MO 52): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (MO 42): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on MO 17. 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 0.6 miles (MO 17; MO 52): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (MO 42): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Iberia, 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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