Origin
Wooldridge, MO
Morning in Wooldridge on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wooldridge, MO to Blackwater, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wooldridge, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Blackwater, MO
Mathias Reding
Trip Overview
The drive from Wooldridge, MO to Blackwater, MO covers 29.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Hillside Boulevard, MO K for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 39m drive with frequent turns across 29.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 21.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MO 179 / Hillside Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wooldridge, MO to Blackwater, MO is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO 179 / Hillside Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.3 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
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 179 / Hillside Boulevard
Turn left onto MO 179 / Hillside Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MO K: Blackwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 89
Toward MO K: Blackwater
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
MO K
Turn right onto MO K
Navigation decision point
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~32m 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 Wooldridge, MO to Blackwater, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo K: Blackwater along the way.
Mo K: Blackwater
26.3 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| Hillside Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| MO K | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Granvel Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wooldridge, MO and Blackwater, MO.
1
Start on MO 179
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
Granvel Boulevard
2
Turn left onto MO 179
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Hillside Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
4
Merge onto I 70
21 mi
·
22 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
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
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
Blackwater, MO
Morning in Blackwater on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
6 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
39m 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 Wooldridge, MO to Blackwater, MO covers 29.6 miles and takes about 39m 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, Hillside Boulevard, MO K. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Wooldridge, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 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 Wooldridge, MO to Blackwater, MO is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO 179 / Hillside Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Wooldridge, MO to Blackwater, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo K: Blackwater along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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