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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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 Tarkio and Milton.
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Start on Main Street
48 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
998 ft · 46 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
2617 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 10th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 10th Street
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2852 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Overland Avenue
3.3 mi · 13 min · Overland Avenue
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Turn right onto 300 Street
1 km · 3 min · 300 Street
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Turn sharp left
2907 ft · 2 min
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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.
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
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5.81 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfax.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarkio and Milton. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.62 km).
#1 Tarkio
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 40.4402800, -95.3777600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Milton is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2847200, -95.4172000 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-95.4172, 40.28472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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