Trip from Napton, MO to Blackburn, MO

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are West Arrow Street, Santa Fe Trail, MO E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Napton, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

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.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Napton, MO to Blackburn, MO?

The route from Napton, MO to Blackburn, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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

Save up to 11 min

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.

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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 points

These 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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.5	$2.96	$1.35
Efficient EV	7.1	$2.47	$1.13
EV Truck/SUV	11.3	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Napton, MO

Evening in Napton on Thursday

Local time

5:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blackburn, MO

Evening in Blackburn on Thursday

Local time

5:20 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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