Origin
Blackwater, MO
Night in Blackwater on Wednesday
Local time
10:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackwater, MO to Bunceton, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackwater, MO
Mathias Reding
Bunceton, MO
Alexander RAW
Trip Overview
The drive from Blackwater, MO to Bunceton, MO covers 29.3 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, MO 5, MO J for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
14.6 miles from Blackwater, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Blackwater, MO to Bunceton, MO covers 29.3 miles and takes about 41m, 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.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near MO K.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (MO K): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (MO K): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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MO K
At end of road, turn left onto MO K
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MO K
Turn right onto MO K
Navigation decision point
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Boonville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Boonville
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 101
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, T...
5
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MO 5 South: Tipton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO 5 South: Tipton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blackwater, MO to Bunceton, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Tipton along the way.
Tipton
14.7 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| MO 5 | 11 mi | 15m |
| MO J | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| US 40 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MO K | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Elm Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 11.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackwater, MO and Bunceton, MO.
1
Start on MO K
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto MO K
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
MO K
3
Turn right onto MO K
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
MO K
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Boonville
5
Merge onto I 70; US 40
11 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 40
Exit 101
Toward I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton
7
Take the exit
98 ft
·
3 sec
Toward MO 5 South: Tipton
8
Turn right onto MO 5
11 mi
·
15 min
·
MO 5
9
Turn left onto MO J
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
MO J
10
Turn right onto South Elm Street
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Elm Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Elm Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.6 miles from Blackwater, MO, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.4 miles.
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 29 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.6 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bunceton, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Blackwater, MO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blackwater, MO
This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 41m.
At 29.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway for about 11.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.6 mi from Blackwater, MO · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.6 miles from Blackwater, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bunceton, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bunceton, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Bunceton, MO
Night in Bunceton on Wednesday
Local time
10:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
41m 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 Blackwater, MO to Bunceton, MO covers 29.3 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, MO 5, MO J. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Blackwater, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.58 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (MO K): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (MO K): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Blackwater, MO to Bunceton, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Tipton along the way.
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