Origin
Verona, MO
Late night in Verona on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verona, MO to Stotts City, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verona, MO
Frank Wesneck
Stotts City, MO
life vibes
Trip Overview
This short 20.6-mile journey from Verona, MO to Stotts City, MO is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 33 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on I 44 and MO 39, with about 73% of the drive being highway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Midwest. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the drive is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a straightforward hop between two points in Missouri.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 8 mi | 8m |
| North 3rd Street | 5.2 mi | 12m |
| MO 39 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| MO 97 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 2120 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, MO and Stotts City, MO.
1
Start on Washington Street
146 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto MO P
5.2 mi
·
12 min
·
North 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto MO 39; MO 265
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 39; MO 265
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
5
Merge onto I 44
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 44
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 38
Toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
7
Turn right onto MO 97
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 97
8
Turn left onto County Road 2120
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 2120
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 2120
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO P / North 3rd Street
Turn right onto MO P / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MO 39; MO 265
Turn left onto MO 39; MO 265
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West: Joplin
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 West: Joplin
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 38
Toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
County Road 2120
Turn left onto County Road 2120
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
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.
Destination
Stotts City, MO
Late night in Stotts City on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 offers a highway-focused experience, with a significant 73% of the 20.6 miles spent on the interstate. Expect the longest uninterrupted stretch to be 8 miles along I 44, providing a consistent pace. You'll transition between the faster pace of the highway and local roads like North 3rd Street and MO 39. The profile suggests a route that prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.
73% 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: 8 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and North 3rd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO P / North 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 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 (MO P / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (MO 39; MO 265): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on I 44. 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: near the start (MO P / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (MO 39; MO 265): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and George Washington Carver National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stotts City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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