Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Utica, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Chula, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Utica, MO to Chula, MO is 19.8 miles and takes about 35m via South Washington Street/Chicago-Kansas City Expressway/MO K, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Missouri, offering a straightforward local experience. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick transition between nearby points or as a segment of a larger journey. You'll find it to be a practical and uncomplicated route for a same-day excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Washington Street | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| MO K | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| MO C | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Vanson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mansur Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Utica, MO and Chula, MO.
Start on Vanson Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MO C
Turn left onto US 36; MO 110
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 65; US 36 Business
Turn right onto MO K
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto MO C
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 36 Business, US 65: Chillicothe, Carrollton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 65; US 36 Business / South Washington Street toward US 65 North, US 36 Business: Chillicothe
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto MO K
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Utica on Wednesday
Local time
5:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 7:27PM CDT until May 25 at 2:32AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Evening in Chula on Wednesday
Local time
5:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 7:27PM CDT until May 25 at 2:32AM 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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 19.8-mile journey. With only a 26% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on local roads, navigating through the Missouri landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.4 miles on South Washington Street, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and turns. This route is less about sustained cruising and more about active navigation, making it engaging for those who prefer a more dynamic driving experience.
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 around 0.1 miles in near MO C.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO C): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles (US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
227 ft
Total Descent
237 ft
Highest Point
854 ft
~11.3 mi in
Elevation Range
155 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Utica, MO to Chula, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Carrollton along the way.
Carrollton
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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