Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winona, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Gang, MO
Lena Khrupina
Winona, MO to Gang, MO is 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 52m via MO 19, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest drive stays within Missouri, primarily following MO 19 and then MO B. Expect a mostly surface road experience, so don't plan for high-speed highway cruising for the entire trip. It's a straightforward hop between two points, ideal if you're looking for a short, direct connection without a lot of fuss. You'll be on local roads for the majority of this relatively brief excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
25.1 miles from Winona, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Illinois Avenue | 21.1 mi | 37m |
| MO 19 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| MO B | 7.3 mi | 17m |
| County Road 242 | 4.7 mi | 18m |
| County Road 776 | 2.5 mi | 9m |
| County Road 106-B | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| MO H | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Winona, MO and Gang, MO.
Start on MO H
Turn right onto MO 19
Turn right onto MO 106
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto MO B
Turn left onto County Road 776
Continue on County Road 242
Turn left
Turn left
Turn sharp right
Continue on County Road 106-B
Turn right onto County Road 242
Arrive at destination
Given the short duration of just under two hours, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Consider departing in the morning to give yourself ample daylight for the drive. With only 50.2 miles, you have flexibility if you decide to make unscheduled stops along the way, though none are explicitly noted. The fuel cost is estimated at $9, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Winona, MO. Pay attention to signage as you transition from MO 19 to MO B to stay on the most direct path to Gang, MO.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.1 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gang, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Winona, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winona, MO
This is one driving day of about 50.2 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Winona, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto MO 19
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MO 106 / North Illinois Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto County Road 776
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto County Road 242
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| premium | $5.18 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Winona on Wednesday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Gang on Wednesday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
70°F
Eminence, MO
25 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 mostly on surface roads, with just 22% of the total mileage on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 21.1 miles on North Illinois Avenue before transitioning. Expect to be on local roads for the bulk of the 50.2 miles. The route involves navigating through rural areas, so plan for slower speeds and potentially encountering local traffic.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 19.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winona, MO to Gang, MO is easy. At 1h 52m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 19): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (MO 106 / North Illinois Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (County Road 776): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
924 ft
Total Descent
1,214 ft
Highest Point
1,098 ft
~43.1 mi in
Elevation Range
461 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). 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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