This 35.1-mile drive from West Sullivan to Goltra, Missouri, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 2 minutes. It's an ideal day trip within the Midwest region, not requiring an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate MO M and MO 19, with a portion on I 44. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option. Expect a mixed driving experience that's efficient for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO M
10 mi
24m
I 44
9.8 mi
10m
MO 19
7.9 mi
11m
South Service Road
2.6 mi
6m
MO 8
2.4 mi
3m
Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
1m
North Outer Road
0.6 mi
1m
N Service Road West
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MO M
— 10 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Sullivan, MO and Goltra, MO.
1
Start on N Service Road West
0.3 mi·45 sec·N Service Road West
2
Turn left onto MO FF
0.2 mi·30 sec·MO FF
3
Turn right onto US Historic 66
2.6 mi·6 min·South Service Road
4
Continue on US Historic 66
0.6 mi·1 min·Chestnut Street
5
Turn right onto MO N
0.1 mi·25 sec·Pine Street
6
Turn left onto MO J
0.6 mi·1 min·North Outer Road
7
Turn left onto MO C
159 ft·5 sec·West Pine Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 44 West: Rolla
9
Merge onto I 44
9.8 mi·10 min·I 44
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 208Toward MO 19: Cuba, Owensville
11
Turn left onto MO 19
7.9 mi·11 min·MO 19
12
Turn right onto MO 8
2.4 mi·3 min·MO 8
13
Turn left onto MO M
1.0 mi·2 min·MO M
14
Turn slight left onto MO M
9.0 mi·21 min·MO M
15
Turn slight left onto Old Mine Road
0.2 mi·43 sec·Old Mine Road
16
Arrive at destination
Old Mine Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from West Sullivan, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|MO FF
Turn left onto MO FF
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip|~9m in|MO N / Pine Street
Turn right onto MO N / Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip|~9m in|MO J / North Outer Road
Turn left onto MO J / North Outer Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West: Rolla
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 West: Rolla
6
14.4 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward MO 19: Cuba, Owensville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 208
Toward MO 19: Cuba, Owensville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.67 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$6.36
$12.71
premium
$5.18
$7.16
$14.32
diesel
$5.35
$7.39
$14.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.5
0
$3.69
$1.68
Efficient EV
8.8
0
$3.07
$1.40
EV Truck/SUV
14
0
$4.91
$2.25
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 May 22, 2026
Origin
West Sullivan, MO
Evening
in West Sullivan on Wednesday
Local time
8:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 3 to 7 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:33PM CDT until May 24 at 3:34AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:33PM CDT until May 25 at 7:13PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Destination
Goltra, MO
Evening
in Goltra on Wednesday
Local time
8:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 3 to 7 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:33PM CDT until May 24 at 3:34AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:33PM CDT until May 25 at 7:13PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
68°F
Cuba, MO
18 mi in
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
1h 2m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a blend of highway and local roads, with 57% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10 miles on MO M, offering a good opportunity to settle in. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between faster highway speeds and potentially slower local road conditions. This mix means you'll get a taste of different driving environments within this short 35.1-mile distance.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on MO M.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MO FF.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MO FF): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (MO N / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (MO J / North Outer Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,059 ft779 ft
Total Climb
423 ft
Total Descent
520 ft
Highest Point
1,059 ft
~30.1 mi in
Elevation Range
280 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 West Sullivan, MO to Goltra, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Owensville along the way.
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on MO M. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.3 miles (MO FF): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (MO N / Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (MO J / North Outer Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goltra, MO before heading back.
