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NevadaNevada, Missouri
Half a day for the Bushwhacker Museum and jail, or a stopover on I-49 between Kansas City and Joplin. Not a base.
Nevada is a small city in southwest Missouri on I-49, best known for the Bushwhacker Museum and Jail, which tell the story of Civil War guerrilla warfare. The Osage Village State Historic Site is nearby. Most travellers use it as a quick stop or an overnight on the Kansas City–Joplin route.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, some snow)
- Airports
- MCI · JLN
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nevada911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nevada, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMCI Kansas City International (About 1.5–2 h north via I-49 (check)).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–3
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée (sit-down)$12–20
- BeerBeer (domestic, bar)$3–5
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Bushwhacker combo)$5 adults, $2 children 12–17, $1 under 12
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$50
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$70
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$90
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$160
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MCI Kansas City International (About 1.5–2 h north via I-49 (check)) · JLN Joplin Regional (About 45 min south via I-49 (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nevada: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The Bushwhacker sites are a short walk apart downtown; everything else is a drive.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
I-49 south, about 30 min
Larger city with more dining and the Joplin History & Mineral Museum.
Carthage
goDoor to door: 25 min
US 54 east then MO 37 south, about 25 min
Historic square and the Precious Moments Chapel. Route and time: check.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
US 54 east to MO 39 south, about 1 h 15 min
Full day; shows and theme parks.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
I-49 north to US 160 east, about 1 h 15 min
Bass Pro Shops headquarters, Fantastic Caverns. Route and time: check.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
East Austin Boulevard (US 54)
Chain hotels near the interstate; best for a drive-through night.
Downtown (around Walnut and Main)
Limited options; closer to the museum and a few local eateries.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–130 excl. bed
- High
- $130+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Rental car, one day (economy)2 × US$45 · check | US$90 |
| Gas, about 50 km2 × US$8 | US$16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$42 |
| Trip total≈ US$229 per person per day, bed included | US$458 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and rental car excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Burger and fries | $8–12 |
| Dinner entrée (sit-down) | $12–20 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $3–5 |
| Museum entry (Bushwhacker combo) | $5 adults, $2 children 12–17, $1 under 12 |
| Gas (per gallon) | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bushwhacker Museum and Jail are open May–Oct only, Wednesday–Saturday 10AM–4PM; check the website for off-season hours.
- Osage Village State Historic Site has no visitor centre or restrooms; plan accordingly.
- I-49 can get heavy traffic near Kansas City on Friday afternoons.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kansas City (MCI) → Nevada, rental car: about 1.5 h, toll-free via I-49
- Joplin (JLN) → Nevada, rental car: about 30 min via I-49
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nevada. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, some snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for Bushwhacker Museum, Bushwhacker Jail, Osage Village State Historic Site.
- Eat pages with last orders and typical prices.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for I-49 exits.
Sources
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