Origin
Bismarck, MO
Morning in Bismarck on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bismarck, MO to Farmington, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bismarck, MO
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Farmington, MO
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Trip Overview
Bismarck, MO to Farmington, MO is 16.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Center Street and MO 32, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Missouri, offering a straightforward connection between two nearby towns. It's a practical option for a quick errand or a brief scenic drive without requiring significant time commitment. You'll likely find the route to be uncomplicated, making it easy to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Street | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| MO 32 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| North Washington Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Liberty Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Center Street
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck, MO and Farmington, MO.
1
Start on MO 32
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Center Street
2
Take the ramp onto MO 32
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 32
Toward US 67 South, MO 32 East: Farmington
3
Take the exit onto MO 32
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 32
Toward MO 32 East: Farmington
4
Turn right onto MO H
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
5
Turn right onto West Liberty Street
252 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Liberty Street
6
Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
7
Arrive at destination
North Jefferson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MO 32
Take the ramp onto MO 32 toward US 67 South, MO 32 East: Farmington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 67 South, MO 32 East: Farmington
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MO 32
Take the exit onto MO 32 toward MO 32 East: Farmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO 32 East: Farmington
3
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MO H / North Washington Street
Turn right onto MO H / North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Liberty Street
Turn right onto West Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Jefferson Street
Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Farmington, MO
Morning in Farmington on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About a third of this drive, roughly 5.3 miles, is on highways, while the rest is on surface roads. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road will be 10.4 miles on Center Street. Expect a transition from highway cruising to more local road driving as you approach your destination. This means you'll experience varied traffic patterns, moving from potentially faster speeds to more stop-and-go conditions.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Center Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near MO 32.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (MO 32): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles (MO 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.6 miles (MO H / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Center Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (MO 32): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles (MO 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.6 miles (MO H / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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