Origin
Bismarck, MO
Late night in Bismarck on Sunday
Local time
2:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bismarck, MO to Leadington, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Leadington, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Bismarck and Leadington, you are looking at a quick 10.5-mile trip that takes roughly 12 minutes to complete. This short journey keeps you entirely on local roads like Woodlawn Drive and East Main Street, avoiding highways altogether. Given the brief duration, this is easily managed as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $2 on fuel for the entire excursion. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and straightforward. It serves as a practical, low-stress connection for those moving through this part of Missouri.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Street | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| Woodlawn Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Center Street
— 10.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck, MO and Leadington, MO.
1
Start on MO 32
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto US 67 Business
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Woodlawn Drive
3
Turn straight onto East Main Street
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 67 Business / Woodlawn Drive
Turn left onto US 67 Business / Woodlawn Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Leadington, MO
Late night in Leadington on Sunday
Local time
2:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
8 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
15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this local route from start to finish. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate segments or long, monotonous stretches. Instead, the road requires your full attention as you transition through the local streets connecting these two Missouri communities. The character of the drive is defined by its technical nature rather than distance, making it feel more like a neighborhood connector than a long-haul road trip. You will find that the lack of highway miles keeps the pace steady and grounded in the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Center Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near US 67 Business / Woodlawn Drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bismarck, MO to Leadington, MO is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.2 miles (US 67 Business / Woodlawn Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,029 ft
766 ft
Total Climb
292 ft
Total Descent
483 ft
Highest Point
1,029 ft
Elevation Range
263 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.2 miles (US 67 Business / Woodlawn Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leadington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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