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Distance from Dexter, MO to Algoma, MS

Distance

251 mi

Time

5 hours 2 mins

Gas Cost

$23 - $46

There are 188.36 miles from Dexter to Algoma in southeast direction and 251 miles (403.95 kilometers) by car, following the US-78 route.

Dexter and Algoma are 5 hours 2 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Dexter, MO to Algoma, MS. The halfway point is Frenchmans Bayou, AR.

Dexter, MO and Algoma, MS are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 6:43 am.

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

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From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 10.10 gallons of gas to cover the route between Dexter, MO and Algoma, MS.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Dexter to Algoma is $32.95.

During the route, an average car will release 197.89 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Dexter, MO and Algoma, MS

If you want to meet halfway between Dexter, MO and Algoma, MS or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.440784 and -90.219727, or 35º 26' 26.8224" N, 90º 13' 11.0172" W. This location is 125.75 miles away from Dexter, MO and Algoma, MS and it would take approximately 2 hours 31 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Frenchmans Bayou, AR, situated 136 miles from Dexter, MO and 136 miles from Algoma, MS. It would take 2 hours 12 mins to go from Dexter to Frenchmans Bayou and 2 hours 27 mins to go from Algoma to Frenchmans Bayou.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Dexter, MO and Algoma, MS is Memphis, TN, situated 165 miles from Dexter, MO and 102 miles from Algoma, MS. It would take 2 hours 39 mins to go from Dexter to and 1 hour 46 mins to go from Algoma to Memphis.