How far is Pocahontas, MO from Green Cox, MO?

The driving distance from Pocahontas, MO to Green Cox, MO is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.26 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.23 mi
43.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.23 mi
Kilometers
43.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.26 mi
Kilometers
58.35 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Cox
Fri, Apr 24, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Pocahontas
Fri, Apr 24, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocahontas
2026-04-24T06:04
Arrive Green Cox
Fri, Apr 24, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocahontas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Scott City
MO

City in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America

From Pocahontas
18.1 mi
00h 25m
To Green Cox
18.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pocahontas and Green Cox.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pocahontas and Green Cox.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.4 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau

    990 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    954 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    49 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta

    58 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocahontas and Green Cox.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
13.5 mi · 37%
MO 25 South
11.6 mi · 32%
Nash Road
5.58 mi · 15%
MO AB
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott City
00h 25m from Pocahontas
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocahontas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Green Cox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pocahontas to Green Cox?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Scott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Pocahontas and 18.1 miles from Green Cox.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Pocahontas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Green Cox.

Stop Ideas Near Scott City

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

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

BUS

Vienna, IL

60 mi away
504 West Vine Street
RAIL

Carbondale station

63 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
BUS

Marion, IL

76 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Paducah, KY

86 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocahontas and Green Cox. Straight-line distance: 27.23 mi (43.82 km).

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#1 Pocahontas

Town in Missouri

Population104
Coordinates37.5011600, -89.6389900
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
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#2 Green Cox

Green Cox is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.1406100, -89.8389800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocahontas (-89.63899, 37.50116)
End: Green Cox (-89.83898, 37.14061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocahontas and Green Cox. The current time is 06:04:28.

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.