Trip from Blackwater, MO to Prairie Home, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

30.1 mi

48 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 30m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 35m

3 PM

0h 35m

5 PM

0h 39m

8 PM

0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Blackwater, MO to Prairie Home, MO covers 30.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70 East, U, MO 87 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.71 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

15.1 miles from Blackwater, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 30.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Blackwater, MO to Prairie Home, MO is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blackwater, MO to Prairie Home, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70 East	—	—
U	—	—
MO 87	—	—
Main Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 70 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackwater, MO and Prairie Home, MO.

1

Start on Main Street

2.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street

2

At the end of the road, turn left

0.1 mi · 23 sec

3

Turn right

0.1 mi · 25 sec

4

Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Boonville

0.2 mi · 20 sec · I 70 East, US 40 East: Boonville

5

Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

11 mi · 12 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

6

Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

7

Take the exit slight right toward MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home

0.2 mi · 27 sec · MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home

8

Turn right

10 mi · 14 min

9

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

30 ft · 1 sec · Main Street

10

Arrive at your destination

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 15.1 miles from Blackwater, MO, or about 16m into the drive.

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 30 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.1 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie Home, 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 30.1 miles and 33m.

At 30.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.1 mi from Blackwater, MO · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

California, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boonville, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Blackwater, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Prairie Home, MO

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Prairie Home, 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

$4.71 one way

$9.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$5.17	$10.33
premium	$4.89	$5.79	$11.58
diesel	$5.61	$6.65	$13.29

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: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9	$3.16	$1.44
Efficient EV	7.5	$2.63	$1.20
EV Truck/SUV	12	$4.21	$1.93

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Blackwater, MO

Night in Blackwater on Wednesday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prairie Home, MO

Night in Prairie Home on Wednesday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

38 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

33m 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 Prairie Home, MO covers 30.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70 East, U, MO 87. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $4.71 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 Blackwater, MO to Prairie Home, MO is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blackwater, MO to Prairie Home, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Blackwater, MO to Prairie Home, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.