Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22 mi
35 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.
Watson, MO
cottonbro studio
Milton, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Watson, MO to Milton, MO is 22 miles and takes about 35 minutes via I 29 and MO A, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick hop between two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a segment of a larger trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| MO A | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 310th Street | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Lace Avenue | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| MO W | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 317 Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Noble Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Watson, MO and Milton, MO.
Start on MO A
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 29
Take the exit
Turn left onto MO W
Turn right onto 317 Street
Turn left onto Lace Avenue
Continue on 310th Street
Continue on Noble Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 29 South: Mound City
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 29
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward MO W: Corning
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto MO W
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 317 Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| premium | $4.68 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| diesel | $6.01 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Watson on Sunday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Milton on Sunday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
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.
This drive is primarily highway, with 74% of the 22 miles on I 29. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.2 miles on I 29 before transitioning to MO A and 310th Street. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of the trip, with limited exits on the highway portion.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and MO A. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 29): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
163 ft
Total Descent
156 ft
Highest Point
1,001 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
117 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Watson, MO to Milton, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo W: Corning along the way.
Mo W: Corning
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22 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 (74%). Straightforward navigation.
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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