Origin
Blackburn, MO
Evening in Blackburn on Thursday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackburn, MO to Napton, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Napton, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blackburn, MO to Napton, MO covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 20, Santa Fe Trail, MO E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on MO 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on MO 20 and Santa Fe Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.8 miles on MO 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 20 and Santa Fe Trail. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
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 42m 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: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO 20): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (North Miami Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 20
Turn left onto MO 20
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MO 41; MO 240 / Santa Fe Trail
Turn right onto MO 41; MO 240 / Santa Fe Trail
Navigation decision point
3
21.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MO 41
Turn right onto MO 41
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 20 | 15.8 mi | 21m |
| Santa Fe Trail | 5 mi | 7m |
| MO E | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| MO 41 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 20
— 15.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackburn, MO and Napton, MO.
1
Start on 3rd Street
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto MO 20
16 mi
·
21 min
·
MO 20
4
Turn left onto North Miami Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
5
Turn right onto MO 41; MO 240
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Santa Fe Trail
6
Turn right onto MO 41
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 41
7
Turn right onto MO E
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
MO E
8
Arrive at destination
MO E
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
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
Napton, MO
Evening in Napton on Thursday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°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
34 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
42m 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 Blackburn, MO to Napton, MO covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 20, Santa Fe Trail, MO E. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Blackburn, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 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.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO 20): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (North Miami Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Blackburn, MO to Napton, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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