Origin
Blackwater, MO
Late night in Blackwater on Thursday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackwater, MO to Pilot Grove, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
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.
Blackwater, MO
Mathias Reding
Pilot Grove, MO
Necati Ömer Karpuzoğlu
Trip Overview
The drive from Blackwater, MO to Pilot Grove, MO covers 17.5 miles and takes about 28m 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 135, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 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
8.8 miles from Blackwater, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Blackwater, MO to Pilot Grove, MO covers 17.5 miles and takes about 28m, 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 8 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 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.9 miles in near MO K.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 28m 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: 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 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.9 mi into trip
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~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
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~7m in
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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
3
3.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 70; US 40 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 70; US 40 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
11.1 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward MO 41, MO 135: Arrow Rock, Pilot Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 98
Toward MO 41, MO 135: Arrow Rock, Pilot Grove
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| MO 135 | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| MO K | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackwater, MO and Pilot Grove, 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
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 98
Toward MO 41, MO 135: Arrow Rock, Pilot Grove
7
Turn right onto MO 135
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 135
8
Arrive at destination
MO 135
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 8.8 miles from Blackwater, MO, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 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 17.5 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.8 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pilot Grove, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Blackwater, MO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blackwater, MO
This is one driving day of about 17.5 miles and 28m.
At 17.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway for about 7.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.8 mi from Blackwater, MO · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Blackwater, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pilot Grove, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pilot Grove, 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
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
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.
Destination
Pilot Grove, MO
Late night in Pilot Grove on Thursday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
16 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
28m 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 Pilot Grove, MO covers 17.5 miles and takes about 28m 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 135, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $2.74 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.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Blackwater, MO to Pilot Grove, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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