How far is Bismarck, MO from Iron Mountain Lake, MO?
The driving distance from Bismarck, MO to Iron Mountain Lake, MO is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Iron County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Iron Mountain Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Iron Mountain Lake.
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Start on Center Street
6 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
4.8 mi · 12 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Parkway Drive
2607 ft · 2 min · Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Drive
2236 ft · 2 min · Saint Louis Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and Iron Mountain Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cedar Street
Turn right onto Cedar Street
4.81 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Bismarck and Partly Sunny near Iron Mountain Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Iron Mountain Lake?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pilot Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Bismarck and 2.9 miles from Iron Mountain Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bismarck and Partly Sunny near Iron Mountain Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Pilot Knob
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pilot Knob.
Poplar Bluff
Kirkwood
Washington
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Iron Mountain Lake. Straight-line distance: 5.26 mi (8.47 km).
#1 Bismarck
Small city in St.
| Population | 1,469 |
| Coordinates | 37.7692200, -90.6248500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iron Mountain Lake
City in St.
| Population | 747 |
| Coordinates | 37.6931100, -90.6226200 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Drive (-90.622724, 37.693113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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