19 Activities
⚡ Discover the History and Nature of Central Missouri With an EV Road Trip
Starts from
Columbia
Transportation
Electric Car
CO2 Savings
205 lb
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
19
Duration
2 days
Length
324 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Columbia
Transportation
Electric Car
CO2 Savings
205 lb
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
324 mi
- History and Culture
- Family-Friendly
- ⚡ Electric Routes
Rob Kachelriess
Travel Expert
- Explore castle ruins near the Lake of the Ozarks.
- Go underground with two cave tours.
- Walk among historic sights in Jefferson City.
This route includes CCS charging stations. For Tesla Superchargers follow this link.
Missouri is nicknamed the "Show Me State," and while St. Louis and Kansas City draw the most interest, the more quiet central region between those two cities can reveal an abundance of attractions to pack into a two-day road trip. You'll even have time to charge an electric vehicle along the way. Begin in Columbia and travel through the Lake of the Ozarks, Springfield and Jefferson City for a combination of waterside scenery, historic sights, offbeat exhibits and great restaurants. You'll learn why Missouri is also known as the "Cave State" too.
The trip works best between spring and fall to fully enjoy the outdoor adventures without any interference from snow or frigid temperatures.
Make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.
Missouri is nicknamed the "Show Me State," and while St. Louis and Kansas City draw the most interest, the more quiet central region between those two cities can reveal an abundance of attractions to pack into a two-day road trip. You'll even have time to charge an electric vehicle along the way. Begin in Columbia and travel through the Lake of the Ozarks, Springfield and Jefferson City for a combination of waterside scenery, historic sights, offbeat exhibits and great restaurants. You'll learn why Missouri is also known as the "Cave State" too.
The trip works best between spring and fall to fully enjoy the outdoor adventures without any interference from snow or frigid temperatures.
Make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Family-Friendly
- ⚡ Electric Routes
This route includes CCS charging stations. For Tesla Superchargers follow this link.
Missouri is nicknamed the "Show Me State," and while St. Louis and Kansas City draw the most interest, the more quiet central region between those two cities can reveal an abundance of attractions to pack into a two-day road trip. You'll even have time to charge an electric vehicle along the way. Begin in Columbia and travel through the Lake of the Ozarks, Springfield and Jefferson City for a combination of waterside scenery, historic sights, offbeat exhibits and great restaurants. You'll learn why Missouri is also known as the "Cave State" too.
The trip works best between spring and fall to fully enjoy the outdoor adventures without any interference from snow or frigid temperatures.
Make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.
Missouri is nicknamed the "Show Me State," and while St. Louis and Kansas City draw the most interest, the more quiet central region between those two cities can reveal an abundance of attractions to pack into a two-day road trip. You'll even have time to charge an electric vehicle along the way. Begin in Columbia and travel through the Lake of the Ozarks, Springfield and Jefferson City for a combination of waterside scenery, historic sights, offbeat exhibits and great restaurants. You'll learn why Missouri is also known as the "Cave State" too.
The trip works best between spring and fall to fully enjoy the outdoor adventures without any interference from snow or frigid temperatures.
Make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.
Rob Kachelriess
Travel Expert
- Explore castle ruins near the Lake of the Ozarks.
- Go underground with two cave tours.
- Walk among historic sights in Jefferson City.
Travel itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
154 mi
Drive Through the Lake of the Ozarks on the Way to Springfield
See the best of Central Missouri in a single day. After leaving Columbia, you'll visit the Lake of the Ozarks, a relatively quiet vacation area with a reservoir formed by the Bagnell Dam and walk among historic ruins at Ha Ha Tonka State Park. From there, you'll spend the night in Springfield, a vibrant city with a small-town feel.
11 Activities
Day 2
167 mi3 mi
Explore Springfield and Jefferson City Before Returning to Columbia
You'll spend most of the day enjoying the sights of Springfield, including a tour through the only full ride-thru cave in North America and a visit to a uniquely immersive wildlife museum. On the way back to Columbia, you'll stop for dinner in Jefferson City, Missouri's capital, and walk among a few historic sights.