Origin
Napton, MO
Evening in Napton on Wednesday
Local time
8:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Napton, MO to Emma, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Napton, MO
Quang Vuong
Emma, MO
Lena Khrupina
Trip Overview
This quick 29.3-mile drive from Napton, MO, to Emma, MO, will take you about 38 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to break it up or plan for an overnight stay. You'll be spending about 18% of your time on highways, with the rest on local roads. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $5, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward local experience.
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
14.7 miles from Napton, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 29.3-mile stretch. While 18% of the route involves highway driving, including portions of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, much of your time will be spent on Missouri Route H. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. This route feels more like navigating through local communities rather than a continuous highway cruise.
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.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 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 1.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 38m 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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 65
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MO Y, MO VV: Emma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 62
Toward MO Y, MO VV: Emma
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MO Y; MO VV
Turn left onto MO Y; MO VV
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| MO H | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| US 65 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| MO E | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| MO Y | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Elm Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napton, MO and Emma, MO.
1
Start on MO E
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MO E
2
Turn right
198 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto MO H
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MO H
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 65
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 62
Toward MO Y, MO VV: Emma
9
Turn left onto MO Y; MO VV
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MO Y; MO VV
10
Arrive at destination
MO Y
Trip Plan
Given its short 38-minute duration, this drive from Napton to Emma offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast. There are no designated stops, but with such a short distance, you won't need to worry about extended breaks. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway and MO H, as these can involve sharper turns. The $5 fuel estimate means you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station mid-trip.
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 14.7 miles from Napton, MO, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.5 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.7 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Emma, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Napton, MO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Napton, MO
This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 38m.
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 8.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.7 mi from Napton, MO · 21m 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 14.7 miles from Napton, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Emma, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Emma, 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
Emma, MO
Evening in Emma on Wednesday
Local time
8:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°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
1 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
38m 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 Emma, MO covers 29.3 miles and takes about 38m 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, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, MO H. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 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 $4.58 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 is a straightforward 38m 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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 65): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Napton, MO to Emma, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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