How far is Gallatin, MO from Chillicothe, MO?
The driving distance from Gallatin, MO to Chillicothe, MO is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallatin and Chillicothe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallatin and Chillicothe.
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Start on West Grand Street
68 m · 8 sec · West Grand Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
14 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Chillicothe
625 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
24.8 mi · 29 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 Business, US 65: Chillicothe, Carrollton
875 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
98 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
687 ft · 30 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallatin and Chillicothe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
24.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near Chillicothe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallatin to Chillicothe?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Gallatin and 20.4 miles from Chillicothe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near Chillicothe.
Stop Ideas Near New York
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 New York.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 23.24 mi (37.4 km).
#1 Gallatin
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.9144500, -93.9621700 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chillicothe
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,915 |
| Coordinates | 39.7952900, -93.5524400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillicothe (-93.55244, 39.79529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.98 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| Premium | $4.69 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
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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