How far is Bismarck, MO from Leadington, MO?
The driving distance from Bismarck, MO to Leadington, MO is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Leadington.
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Start on Center Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto Woodlawn Drive
1389 ft · 27 sec · Woodlawn Drive
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
19 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and Leadington.
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.
Center Street
Start on Center Street
10.2 mi · 00h 15m
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 Mostly Sunny near Leadington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Leadington?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Elvins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Bismarck and 5.3 miles from Leadington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bismarck and Mostly Sunny near Leadington.
Stop Ideas Near Elvins
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 Elvins.
Kirkwood
Washington
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Du Quoin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Leadington. Straight-line distance: 8.77 mi (14.11 km).
#1 Bismarck
Small city in St.
| Population | 1,469 |
| Coordinates | 37.7692200, -90.6248500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leadington
City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 600 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403300, -90.4917900 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-90.491667, 37.840552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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