How far is Bismarck, MO from Leadwood, MO?
The driving distance from Bismarck, MO to Leadwood, MO is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Leadwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Leadwood.
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Start on Center Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto South Front Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Front Street
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Continue on Wood Drive
695 ft · 14 sec · Wood Drive
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Continue on Municipal Drive
153 m · 13 sec · Municipal Drive
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
2210 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Marty Drive
2.9 mi · 4 min · Marty Drive
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Turn left onto Hunt Street
595 ft · 27 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn right onto East Warner Drive
1962 ft · 54 sec · East Warner Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Warner Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and Leadwood.
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
6.68 mi · 00h 10m
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 Leadwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Leadwood?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 6.6 miles from Bismarck and 1.4 miles from Leadwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bismarck and Partly Sunny near Leadwood.
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
Gateway Transportation Center
Du Quoin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Leadwood. Straight-line distance: 6.99 mi (11.25 km).
#1 Bismarck
Small city in St.
| Population | 1,469 |
| Coordinates | 37.7692200, -90.6248500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leadwood
City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 37.8672700, -90.5931800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Warner Drive (-90.593192, 37.867389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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