How far is Cream Ridge, MO from Chula, MO?

The driving distance from Cream Ridge, MO to Chula, MO is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.97 mi
00h 29m
Flight
9.44 mi
15.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.44 mi
Kilometers
15.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.97 mi
Kilometers
17.66 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chula
Thu, Oct 15, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Cream Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 11:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cream Ridge
2026-10-15T22:20
Arrive Chula
Thu, Oct 15, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cream Ridge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chillicothe
MO

City in Missouri

From Cream Ridge
5.5 mi
00h 14m
To Chula
5.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cream Ridge and Chula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cream Ridge and Chula.

  1. 1

    Start on Liv 259

    1.5 km · 4 min · Liv 259

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Liv 234

    1 mi · 4 min · Liv 234

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.5 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansur Street

    2495 ft · 1 min · Mansur Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mansur Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cream Ridge and Chula.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liv 234
1.04 mi · 10%
Liv 259
0.91 mi · 8%
Mansur Street
0.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

8.55 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
00h 14m from Cream Ridge
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cream Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cream Ridge to Chula?

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 5.5 miles from Cream Ridge and 5.5 miles from Chula.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cream Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chula.

Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chillicothe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chillicothe.

RAIL

La Plata

95 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Independence

109 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Warrensburg

116 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cream Ridge and Chula. Straight-line distance: 9.44 mi (15.2 km).

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#1 Cream Ridge

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

Population507
Coordinates39.7853000, -93.4627100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chula

City in Livingston County, Missouri, United States

Population204
Coordinates39.9216800, -93.4743800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Cream Ridge (-93.46271, 39.7853)
End: Chula (-93.47438, 39.92168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.10
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $1.55 $3.10
Mid-grade $4.34 $1.69 $3.39
Premium $4.71 $1.84 $3.67
Diesel $5.99 $2.34 $4.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cream Ridge and Chula. The current time is 22:20:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.