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Trip from Utica, MO to Chula, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Utica, MO, MO

Utica, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Downtown Chula, MO, MO

Chula, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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.

Longest stretch: South Washington Street — 10.4 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utica, MO and Chula, MO.

1

Start on Vanson Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Vanson Street
2

Keep slight left at fork onto MO C

0.5 mi · 1 min · MO C
3

Turn left onto US 36; MO 110

5.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 36 Business, US 65: Chillicothe, Carrollton
5

Turn left onto US 65; US 36 Business

10 mi · 18 min · South Washington Street
Toward US 65 North, US 36 Business: Chillicothe Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto MO K

3.5 mi · 8 min · MO K
7

Arrive at destination

MO K

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO C

Keep slight left at fork onto MO C

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Turn left onto US 36; MO 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Navigation decision point

5
5.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

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

Toward US 36 Business, US 65: Chillicothe, Carr...
8
5.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 65; US 36 Business / South Washington Street

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 65 North, US 36 Business: Chillicothe
3
16.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | MO K

Turn right onto MO K

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.94 one way

$5.88 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
premium $4.65 $3.63 $7.26
diesel $5.30 $4.13 $8.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 3, 2026

Origin

Utica, MO

Evening in Utica on Monday

Local time

7:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 8:01PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 7:58PM CDT until July 3 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Chula, MO

Evening in Chula on Monday

Local time

7:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 8:01PM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 7:58PM CDT until July 3 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

35m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on South Washington Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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.

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

854 ft 700 ft

Total Climb

227 ft

Total Descent

237 ft

Highest Point

854 ft

~11.3 mi in

Elevation Range

155 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

5.7 mi in | ~7m

About the Cities

Starting in Utica, MO

Full guide →

Arriving in Chula, MO

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on South Washington Street. 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 0.1 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chula, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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