How far is Ellisville, MO from Highlandville, MO?
The driving distance from Ellisville, MO to Highlandville, MO is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellisville and Highlandville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellisville and Highlandville.
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Start on Manchester Road
102 m · 14 sec · Manchester Road
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
56 m · 7 sec · Clarkson Road
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Turn right
79 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Manchester Road
16.8 mi · 24 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
170.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO EE: Highlandville
1169 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Kentling Avenue
1351 ft · 59 sec · Kentling Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kentling Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellisville and Highlandville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
171 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ellisville and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Highlandville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellisville to Highlandville?
The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Ellisville and 106.5 miles from Highlandville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.11 one way or $56.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellisville and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Highlandville.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert
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 Saint Robert.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellisville and Highlandville. Straight-line distance: 186.52 mi (300.17 km).
#1 Ellisville
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 9,848 |
| Coordinates | 38.5925500, -90.5870700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highlandville
City in Christian County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 36.9328300, -93.2804600 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highlandville (-93.28046, 36.93283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.74 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $30.99 | $61.99 |
| Premium | $4.50 | $33.76 | $67.53 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $44.84 | $89.68 |
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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