Origin
Bethany, MO
Evening in Bethany on Thursday
Local time
5:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethany, MO to Bowie Corner, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethany, MO
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Bowie Corner, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethany, MO to Bowie Corner, MO covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 25, MO 53, MO H for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on MO 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Bethany, MO to Bowie Corner, MO covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MO H.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bethany, MO to Bowie Corner, MO is easy. At 1h 16m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MO H): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (MO H): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (MO 53): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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MO H
Turn left onto MO H
Navigation decision point
3
5.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
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MO H
Turn left onto MO H
Navigation decision point
3
8.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MO 53
Turn left onto MO 53
Navigation decision point
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MO 25
At end of road, turn right onto MO 25
Navigation decision point
4
30.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 412; MO 84 / 1st Street
Turn left onto US 412; MO 84 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 25 | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| MO 53 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| MO H | 7.8 mi | 18m |
| MO NN | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| 1st Street | 4 mi | 4m |
| County Road 725 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| MO ZZ | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| County Road 102 | 0.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
MO 25
— 11.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany, MO and Bowie Corner, MO.
1
Start on County Road 102
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 102
2
Turn left onto MO H
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
MO H
3
Continue on MO H; MO J
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MO H; MO J
4
Turn left onto MO H
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
MO H
5
Turn left onto MO 53
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
MO 53
6
At end of road, turn right onto MO 25
12 mi
·
17 min
·
MO 25
7
Turn left onto US 412; MO 84
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
1st Street
8
Turn right onto MO NN
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
MO NN
9
Turn right onto County Road 725
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 725
10
Turn right onto MO ZZ
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MO ZZ
11
Arrive at destination
MO ZZ
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Bethany, MO · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Bethany, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bowie Corner, MO
The final approach into Bowie Corner, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.74 one way
$13.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bowie Corner, MO
Evening in Bowie Corner on Thursday
Local time
5:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bethany, MO to Bowie Corner, MO covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 25, MO 53, MO H. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Bethany, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bethany, MO to Bowie Corner, MO is easy. At 1h 16m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MO H): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (MO H): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (MO 53): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bethany, MO to Bowie Corner, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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