Origin
Boonville, MO
Late night in Boonville on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boonville, MO to Blackwater, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boonville, MO
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Blackwater, MO
Mathias Reding
Trip Overview
This quick 18.4-mile drive from Boonville to Blackwater, Missouri, can be completed in about 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Budget around $3 for fuel, as this route is primarily highway-focused. You'll spend about 64% of your time on faster roads, with the longest stretch on US 40 spanning 11.7 miles. This short journey keeps you within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two Missouri towns. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for adding onto another adventure or for a simple point-to-point trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 40 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| MO K | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| East Ashley Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 40
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonville, MO and Blackwater, MO.
1
Start on US 40; MO 5; MO 87
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight right
129 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn slight right onto I 70 Bus; US 40; MO 5
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Ashley Road
4
Turn slight right onto US 40
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US 40
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 89
Toward MO K: Blackwater
6
Turn right onto MO K
158 ft
·
8 sec
·
MO K
7
Continue on MO K
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
MO K
8
Turn right onto MO K
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
MO K
9
Arrive at destination
MO K
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 40
Turn slight right onto US 40 toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MO K: Blackwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 89
Toward MO K: Blackwater
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MO K
Turn right onto MO K
Navigation decision point
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MO K
Turn right onto MO K
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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
Blackwater, MO
Late night in Blackwater on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
6 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
27m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 18.4-mile trip, with 64% of the route utilizing faster roads like US 40. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 11.7 miles along US 40, allowing for consistent travel. As you transition to MO K and East Ashley Road, the character may shift slightly, offering a change from the main highway feel. Overall, this route offers a blend of efficient travel with brief moments on more local roads, keeping the driving experience relatively straightforward.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on US 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 40 and MO K. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near US 40.
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 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (US 40): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.3 miles (MO K): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boonville, MO to Blackwater, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo K: Blackwater along the way.
Mo K: Blackwater
15.1 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on US 40. 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 3.4 miles (US 40): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.3 miles (MO K): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blackwater, 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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