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

The driving distance from Herculaneum, MO to Mount Freedom, MO is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
21.05 mi
00h 38m
Flight
15.4 mi
24.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.05 mi
Kilometers
33.87 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Freedom
Thu, Apr 16, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in Herculaneum
Thu, Apr 16, 11:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herculaneum
2026-04-16T10:30
Arrive Mount Freedom
Thu, Apr 16, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Herculaneum
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 Herculaneum
10.5 mi
00h 19m
To Mount Freedom
10.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Herculaneum and Mount Freedom.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Joachim Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Joachim Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Commercial Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Commercial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 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 Herculaneum 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
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tinhouse Road
3.83 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.01 mi · 10%
Commercial Boulevard
1.32 mi · 6%
Joachim Avenue
0.62 mi · 3%
MO A
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

6.06 mi · 00h 11m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
00h 19m from Herculaneum
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Herculaneum 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 Herculaneum to Mount Freedom?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 10.5 miles from Herculaneum and 10.5 miles from Mount Freedom.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Herculaneum 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 Herculaneum and Mount Freedom. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.79 km).

Herculaneum

#1 Herculaneum

Roman town

Population4,261
Coordinates38.2683900, -90.3801200
Altitude135
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: Herculaneum (-90.38012, 38.26839)
End: Mount Freedom (-90.64735, 38.19339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 Herculaneum and Mount Freedom. The current time is 10:30:28.

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.