Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
The drive from Bismarck, MO to Bonne Terre, MO covers 16.3 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Center Street, US 67, South Desloge Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on Center Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.1 miles from Bismarck, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 16.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 8.8 miles in near West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Community Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Community Drive
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward MO 47, MO K: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto MO E / North Division Street
Navigation decision point
Between Bismarck, MO and Bonne Terre, MO, road signs point toward Mo K: Bonne Terre and Terre Du Lac.
Mo K: Bonne Terre
Terre Du Lac
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Street | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| US 67 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| South Desloge Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Front Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Taylor Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MO 47 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wood Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck, MO and Bonne Terre, MO.
Start on MO 32
Turn left onto South Front Street
Continue on Wood Drive
Continue on Municipal Drive
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn left onto Community Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 67 Business
Continue on US 67 Business; MO 8
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 67
Take the exit
Turn left onto MO 47
Turn slight left onto MO 47
Turn right onto MO E
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16.3 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.1 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonne Terre, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bismarck, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bismarck, MO
This is one driving day of about 16.3 miles and 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.1 mi from Bismarck, MO · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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.
A short stop after about 16.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from Bismarck, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bonne Terre, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bonne Terre, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.48 one way
$4.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Bismarck on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Bonne Terre on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Campton, IL
8 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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