How far is it from Portageville, MO, to Essex, MO, ?

The distance between Portageville, MO, and Essex, MO, is 55 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Portageville, MO, to Essex, MO, ?

The drive from Portageville, MO, to Essex, MO, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Portageville, MO, to Essex, MO, ?

The fastest route from Portageville, MO, to Essex, MO, covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Essex, MO from Portageville, MO?

Essex, MO lies roughly to the north of Portageville, MO.

Which roads does the route from Portageville, MO to Essex, MO follow?

The drive from Portageville, MO to Essex, MO mainly follows I 55, I 57. The longest single stretch is 34 mi on I 55.

Which towns do you pass between Portageville, MO and Essex, MO?

Towns on the route from Portageville, MO to Essex, MO include New Madrid, Sikeston, Bloomfield.

Are there charging stations between Portageville, MO and Essex, MO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Portageville, MO to Essex, MO, including Flying J 671 (350 kW); Break Time - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); El Bracero - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

Portageville, MO Essex, MO

Distance: 55 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Portageville, MO to Essex, MO takes about 1 h 5 min via I 55. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Matthews, MO. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 55 mi

1 Depart left onto King Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn left onto East Main Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight 1 mi
4 Take ramp left 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left 34 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 19 mi
8 Turn left 1 mi

9 Turn right onto South Main Street 104 yd
10 Arrive left onto South Main Street

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The return trip from Essex, MO to Portageville, MO covers roughly the same distance, 55 mi.

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Charging points along the way

10 chargers

Flying J 671CCS · 703 State Hwy 80, Matthews, MO, 63867350 kW
Break Time - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2823 E Malone Ave, Sikeston, MO, 63801250 kW
El Bracero - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2612 E Malone Ave., Miner, MO, 63801250 kW
AM CHEVY AM CHEVY - DCCCS · 1901 W Business U.S. 60, Dexter, MO, 63841150 kW
BREAK TIME MINER DC2CCS, CHAdeMO · 2832 E Malone Ave, Sikeston, MO, 63801150 kW

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Essex, MO → Bloomfield, MO11 mi · 20 min Essex, MO → Haywood City, MO30 mi · 45 min Essex, MO → Qulin, MO37 mi · 55 min Essex, MO → Homestown, MO41 mi · 1 h 20 min Essex, MO → Ellsinore, MO55 mi · 1 h 10 min Essex, MO → Hickman, KY62 mi · 1 h 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Portageville, MO, {fromState} to Essex, MO, {toState}?: The distance between Portageville, MO, {fromState} and Essex, MO, {toState} is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Portageville, MO, {fromState} to Essex, MO, {toState}?: The drive from Portageville, MO, {fromState} to Essex, MO, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Portageville, MO, {fromState} to Essex, MO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Portageville, MO, {fromState} to Essex, MO, {toState} covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Essex, MO from Portageville, MO?: Essex, MO lies roughly to the north of Portageville, MO.
Which roads does the route from Portageville, MO to Essex, MO follow?: The drive from Portageville, MO to Essex, MO mainly follows I 55, I 57. The longest single stretch is 34 mi on I 55.
Which towns do you pass between Portageville, MO and Essex, MO?: Towns on the route from Portageville, MO to Essex, MO include New Madrid, Sikeston, Bloomfield.
Are there charging stations between Portageville, MO and Essex, MO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Portageville, MO to Essex, MO, including Flying J 671 (350 kW); Break Time - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); El Bracero - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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