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Trip from Napton, MO to Gilliam, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

18.3 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Napton, MO, MO

Napton, MO

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Downtown Gilliam, MO, MO

Gilliam, MO

Anna Guerrero

Trip Overview

This short 18.3-mile drive from Napton, MO to Gilliam, MO takes about 28 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Midwest road trip. You'll primarily be on MO 240 and MO E, with a brief stint on Industrial Boulevard. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. Since it's a quick trip with no recommended stops, it's perfect for a flexible day trip or as a connector between other destinations in Missouri. You won't need an overnight stay to cover this distance, offering plenty of time to explore your starting or ending points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MO 240 7.7 mi 10m
MO E 4.2 mi 7m
Industrial Boulevard 3.9 mi 5m
MO 41 2.2 mi 3m
South Bartlett Street 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MO 240 — 7.7 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Napton, MO and Gilliam, MO.

1

Start on MO E

4.2 mi · 7 min · MO E
2

Turn left onto MO 41

2.2 mi · 3 min · MO 41
3

Turn right onto MO 240

7.7 mi · 10 min · MO 240
4

Keep slight right at fork onto MO 240

3.9 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard
5

Turn left onto MO M

0.3 mi · 43 sec · South Bartlett Street
6

Turn left onto Main Street

71 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
7

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
4.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | MO 41

Turn left onto MO 41

Navigation decision point

4
14.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | MO 240 / Industrial Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto MO 240 / Industrial Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
18 mi into trip | ~27m in | MO M / South Bartlett Street

Turn left onto MO M / South Bartlett Street

Navigation decision point

4
18.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.70 one way

$5.40 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.98 $5.97
premium $4.72 $3.40 $6.80
diesel $4.80 $3.46 $6.91

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, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
EV Truck/SUV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17

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.

Forecast as of Jul 12, 2026

Origin

Napton, MO

Evening in Napton on Monday

Local time

6:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:32PM CDT until July 13 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:32PM CDT until July 15 at 2:05AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Gilliam, MO

Evening in Gilliam on Monday

Local time

6:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Clear

NNE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:32PM CDT until July 13 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:32PM CDT until July 15 at 2:05AM CDT by NWS St Louis 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

28m 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?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 7.7-mile stretch on MO 240, which is the longest uninterrupted segment, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions between these more open highway sections and local roads like MO E, providing a varied driving experience. This 'mixed drive' profile means you'll get a taste of both faster travel and the quieter feel of secondary routes as you make your way from Napton to Gilliam.

54% 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: 7.7 mi on MO 240.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 4.2 miles in near MO 41.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 28m 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 4.2 miles (MO 41): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (MO 240 / Industrial Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18 miles (MO M / South Bartlett Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

863 ft 642 ft

Total Climb

312 ft

Total Descent

125 ft

Highest Point

863 ft

~14.3 mi in

Elevation Range

220 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Napton, MO

Full guide →

Arriving in Gilliam, 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 28m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on MO 240. 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 4.2 miles (MO 41): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (MO 240 / Industrial Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18 miles (MO M / South Bartlett Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gilliam, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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