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Trip from Bismarck, MO to Leadington, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 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.

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Downtown Bismarck, MO, MO

Bismarck, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Downtown Leadington, MO, MO

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 1

1 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

$1.63 one way

$3.26 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $1.79 $3.57
premium $4.93 $2.04 $4.07
diesel $5.60 $2.31 $4.63

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, 2026-08-31.

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.

Forecast as of Aug 8, 2026

Origin

Bismarck, MO

Afternoon in Bismarck on Saturday

Local time

4:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

SW 3 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 8 at 3:00AM CDT until August 8 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued August 8 at 2:11AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Leadington, MO

Afternoon in Leadington on Saturday

Local time

4:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Sunny

E 3 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 8 at 3:00AM CDT until August 8 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued August 8 at 2:11AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

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

2 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

About the Cities

Starting in Bismarck, MO

Full guide →

Founded 1877

Arriving in Leadington, MO

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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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