Origin
Napton, MO
Evening in Napton on Thursday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Napton, MO to Blackburn, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 Napton, MO to Blackburn, 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 West Arrow Street, Santa Fe Trail, MO E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on West Arrow Street. 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 (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Arrow Street is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 4.2 miles in near MO 41.
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: at 4.2 miles (MO 41): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (MO 41; MO 240 / Santa Fe Trail): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (MO 20 / West Arrow Street): 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.
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MO 41
Turn left onto MO 41
Navigation decision point
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MO 41; MO 240 / Santa Fe Trail
Turn left onto MO 41; MO 240 / Santa Fe Trail
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MO 20 / West Arrow Street
Turn right onto MO 20 / West Arrow Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Arrow Street | 15.8 mi | 21m |
| Santa Fe Trail | 5 mi | 7m |
| MO E | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| MO 41 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Arrow Street
— 15.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napton, MO and Blackburn, MO.
1
Start on MO E
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
MO E
2
Turn left onto MO 41
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 41
3
Turn left onto MO 41; MO 240
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Santa Fe Trail
4
Turn left onto US 65 Bus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
5
Turn right onto MO 20
16 mi
·
21 min
·
West Arrow Street
6
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto 3rd Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
3rd Street
8
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
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
Blackburn, MO
Evening in Blackburn on Thursday
Local time
6:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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 warmer 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 Napton, MO to Blackburn, 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 West Arrow Street, Santa Fe Trail, MO E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Napton, 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: at 4.2 miles (MO 41): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (MO 41; MO 240 / Santa Fe Trail): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (MO 20 / West Arrow Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Napton, MO to Blackburn, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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