How far is Tarkio, MO from Milton, MO?

The driving distance from Tarkio, MO to Milton, MO is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
12.99 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.95 mi
17.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.95 mi
Kilometers
17.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.99 mi
Kilometers
20.91 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Tarkio
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarkio
2026-05-12T20:42
Arrive Milton
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tarkio
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
Fairfax
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Tarkio
6.5 mi
00h 15m
To Milton
6.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tarkio and Milton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tarkio and Milton.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    998 ft · 46 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2617 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 10th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South 10th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Overland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 13 min · Overland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 300 Street

    1 km · 3 min · 300 Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    2907 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Noble Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tarkio and Milton.

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
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overland Avenue
3.29 mi · 25%
South 10th Street
1.43 mi · 11%
300 Street
0.65 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.57 mi · 4%
Walnut Street
0.5 mi · 4%
South 3rd Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

5.81 mi · 00h 09m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfax
00h 15m from Tarkio
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tarkio and Mostly Clear near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tarkio to Milton?

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Fairfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Tarkio and 6.5 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tarkio and Mostly Clear near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfax

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

111 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Creston

118 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tarkio and Milton. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.62 km).

Tarkio

#1 Tarkio

City in Missouri

Population1,420
Coordinates40.4402800, -95.3777600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
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#2 Milton

Milton is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2847200, -95.4172000
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Tarkio (-95.37776, 40.44028)
End: Milton (-95.4172, 40.28472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
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
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tarkio and Milton. The current time is 20:42:37.

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.