How far is Festus, MO from Mount Freedom, MO?

The driving distance from Festus, MO to Mount Freedom, MO is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
19.22 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.78 mi
22.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.78 mi
Kilometers
22.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.22 mi
Kilometers
30.93 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Freedom
Thu, Apr 16, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Festus
Thu, Apr 16, 11:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Festus
2026-04-16T10:14
Arrive Mount Freedom
Thu, Apr 16, 10:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Festus
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hillsboro
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Festus
9.6 mi
00h 16m
To Mount Freedom
9.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Festus and Mount Freedom.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Festus and Mount Freedom.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    24 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    103 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Drive

    1791 ft · 36 sec · Collins Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward MO A

    1833 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tinhouse Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Tinhouse Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Festus and Mount Freedom.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tinhouse Road
3.83 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.01 mi · 10%
West Main Street
0.9 mi · 5%
MO A
0.35 mi · 2%
Collins Drive
0.34 mi · 2%
Walnut Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

9.09 mi · 00h 12m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
00h 16m from Festus
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Festus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Freedom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Festus to Mount Freedom?

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Festus and 9.6 miles from Mount Freedom.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Festus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Freedom.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro.

RAIL

Kirkwood

41 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

54 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

83 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Festus and Mount Freedom. Straight-line distance: 13.78 mi (22.17 km).

Festus

#1 Festus

City in Missouri

Population12,114
Coordinates38.2206100, -90.3959500
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Freedom

Mount Freedom is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1933900, -90.6473500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Festus (-90.39595, 38.22061)
End: Mount Freedom (-90.64735, 38.19339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.57 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.14 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Festus and Mount Freedom. The current time is 10:14:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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