Origin
Napton, MO
Late night in Napton on Sunday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Napton, MO to Emma, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Napton, MO
Quang Vuong
Emma, MO
Lena Khrupina
Trip Overview
This quick 29.3-mile drive from Napton, MO, to Emma, MO, will take you about 38 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to break it up or plan for an overnight stay. You'll be spending about 18% of your time on highways, with the rest on local roads. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $5, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward local experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| MO H | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| US 65 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| MO E | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| MO Y | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Elm Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napton, MO and Emma, MO.
1
Start on MO E
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MO E
2
Turn right
198 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto MO H
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MO H
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 65
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 62
Toward MO Y, MO VV: Emma
9
Turn left onto MO Y; MO VV
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MO Y; MO VV
10
Arrive at destination
MO Y
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MO Y, MO VV: Emma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 62
Toward MO Y, MO VV: Emma
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MO Y; MO VV
Turn left onto MO Y; MO VV
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Emma, MO
Late night in Emma on Sunday
Local time
5:10 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
20 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
38m 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 local drive for this 29.3-mile stretch. While 18% of the route involves highway driving, including portions of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, much of your time will be spent on Missouri Route H. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. This route feels more like navigating through local communities rather than a continuous highway cruise.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
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 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. 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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emma, 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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