How far is Chula, MO from Utica, MO?
The driving distance from Chula, MO to Utica, MO is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chula and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula and Utica.
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Start on Mansur Street
3.5 mi · 9 min · Mansur Street
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Hamilton
957 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn right onto Matson Street
2377 ft · 2 min · Matson Street
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Turn left onto Garrow Street
757 ft · 35 sec · Garrow Street
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Turn right onto Vanson Street
36 m · 5 sec · Vanson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vanson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula and Utica.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
10.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chula and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chula to Utica?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Chula and 9.9 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chula and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chillicothe.
La Plata
Independence
Warrensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chula and Utica. Straight-line distance: 14.71 mi (23.68 km).
#1 Chula
City in Livingston County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 204 |
| Coordinates | 39.9216800, -93.4743800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utica
Human settlement in Livingston County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 250 |
| Coordinates | 39.7436300, -93.6266000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vanson Street (-93.626602, 39.743691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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