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Highway 94: Defiance to Hermann, Missouri River Valley, Missouri
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Highway 94: Defiance to Hermann

MO 94, MO 19 · Defiance → Hermann

Leisurely48 mi1 hr 10 min2,300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 800 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 94 closely parallels the Missouri River, and this 48.3-mile drive takes it west from Defiance through Augusta, Dutzow, Marthasville and Treloar, then crosses the Highway 19 bridge into Hermann. It has mostly gentle curves.

This is Missouri wine country. Augusta, founded in 1836 by German settlers, holds the first American Viticultural Area recognized in the United States, in 1980, and it is a popular stop on the Katy Trail, a 225-mile bike and walking path on a former railroad right-of-way. Hermann, where the drive ends, was founded by German settlers in 1837, and it is the hub of the Hermann wine area. Stone Hill Winery, the state's largest winemaking business, is in town.

Along the way

  1. Defiance (Highway 94)
  2. Highway 94 west of Marthasville
  3. Hermann (Highway 19)
Elevation
2,300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 800 ft
DefianceHermann
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Expect cyclists and winery visitors, especially on weekends.
  • MoDOT has closed short sections of Highway 94 near Defiance in daytime for pavement repairs, so check before you leave.
  • Hermann holds Maifest in May and Oktoberfest across weekends in October, which draw crowds.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check MoDOT Traveler Information Map.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 94 from Defiance to Hermann take?

Highway 94 from Defiance to Hermann is 48.3 miles and takes about 1 hr 10 min.

Is Highway 94 in Missouri good for wine country?

Yes. It passes Augusta, the first American Viticultural Area recognized in the United States, and ends in Hermann, a hub of its own wine area.

Is Highway 94 twisty?

No. It has mostly gentle, rolling curves along the Missouri River.

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