How far is Mount Freedom, MO from Festus, MO?
The driving distance from Mount Freedom, MO to Festus, MO is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Freedom and Festus.
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Start on the route
1.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Tinhouse Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Tinhouse Road
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on MO 21 North: Saint Louis
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A
1467 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right
9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Collins Drive
1894 ft · 38 sec · Collins Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
114 m · 18 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
78 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Freedom and Festus.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
8.97 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Freedom and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Festus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Freedom to Festus?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 Mount Freedom and 9.6 miles from Festus.
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 7:38 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Freedom and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Festus.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Freedom and Festus. Straight-line distance: 13.78 mi (22.17 km).
#1 Mount Freedom
Mount Freedom is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1933900, -90.6473500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Festus
City in Missouri
| Population | 12,114 |
| Coordinates | 38.2206100, -90.3959500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-90.395933, 38.220538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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