How far is Steelville, MO from Goltra, MO?

The driving distance from Steelville, MO to Goltra, MO is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
13.25 mi
00h 29m
Flight
10.55 mi
16.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.55 mi
Kilometers
16.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.32 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goltra
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Steelville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steelville
2026-04-19T00:14
Arrive Goltra
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

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

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
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Steelville
6.6 mi
00h 14m
To Goltra
6.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Steelville and Goltra.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Steelville and Goltra.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    9 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Old Mine Road

    996 ft · 44 sec · Old Mine Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Mine Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Steelville and Goltra.

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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
0.63 mi · 5%
Old Mine Road
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

8.98 mi · 00h 22m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
00h 14m from Steelville
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Steelville and Sunny near Goltra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Steelville to Goltra?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Steelville and 6.6 miles from Goltra.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Steelville and Sunny near Goltra.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steelville and Goltra. Straight-line distance: 10.55 mi (16.98 km).

Steelville

#1 Steelville

City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

Population1,636
Coordinates37.9681000, -91.3548700
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
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#2 Goltra

Goltra is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.8297700, -91.4368100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Steelville (-91.35487, 37.9681)
End: Goltra (-91.43681, 37.82977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Steelville and Goltra. The current time is 00:14:41.

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.