Origin
Pilot Grove, MO
Afternoon in Pilot Grove on Thursday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pilot Grove, MO to Blackwater, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pilot Grove, MO
Necati Ömer Karpuzoğlu
Blackwater, MO
Mathias Reding
Trip Overview
This short 17.5-mile drive between Pilot Grove and Blackwater, Missouri, is a quick 27-minute trip. With no highway miles, it's a local road experience perfect for a single day. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, making it very budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Main Street, and MO K. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a leisurely excursion within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward travel segment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire trip, as 0% of the route is on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles, specifically on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. This suggests a route that involves frequent changes in direction and likely passes through smaller communities. The road character will likely feel more intimate and community-focused rather than a high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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?
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 6.3 miles in.
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 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 70; US 40 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
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
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MO K: Blackwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 89
Toward MO K: Blackwater
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MO K
Turn right onto MO K
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MO K
Turn right onto MO K
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pilot Grove, MO to Blackwater, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo K: Blackwater along the way.
Mo K: Blackwater
14.2 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| MO K | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| College Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Grove, MO and Blackwater, MO.
1
Start on MO 135
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
College Street
2
Continue on MO 135
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
4
Merge onto I 70; US 40
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 89
Toward MO K: Blackwater
6
Turn right onto MO K
158 ft
·
8 sec
·
MO K
7
Continue on MO K
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
MO K
8
Turn right onto MO K
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
MO K
9
Arrive at destination
MO K
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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
Blackwater, MO
Afternoon in Blackwater on Thursday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Pilot Grove, MO to Blackwater, MO covers 17.5 miles and takes about 27m 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, Main Street, MO K. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Pilot Grove, 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 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 70; US 40 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Pilot Grove, MO to Blackwater, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo K: Blackwater along the way.
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