How far is Blackburn, MO from Napton, MO?

The driving distance from Blackburn, MO to Napton, MO is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.15 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.75 mi
35.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.75 mi
Kilometers
35.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.15 mi
Kilometers
45.31 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Napton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in Blackburn
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackburn
2026-04-16T14:43
Arrive Napton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blackburn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marshall
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Blackburn
14 mi
00h 21m
To Napton
14.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blackburn and Napton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackburn and Napton.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    12 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1387 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Trail

    5 mi · 7 min · Santa Fe Trail

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackburn and Napton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Fe Trail
4.96 mi · 18%
North Miami Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.26 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

15.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
00h 21m from Blackburn
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blackburn and Chance Rain Showers near Napton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blackburn to Napton?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Blackburn and 14.1 miles from Napton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blackburn and Chance Rain Showers near Napton.

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marshall, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshall.

RAIL

Sedalia

46 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

62 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

105 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

106 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackburn and Napton. Straight-line distance: 21.75 mi (35.01 km).

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#1 Blackburn

City in Missouri, USA

Population237
Coordinates39.1064100, -93.4835400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
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#2 Napton

Township in Saline County, Missouri

Population0
Coordinates39.0528000, -93.0838100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Blackburn (-93.48354, 39.10641)
End: Napton (-93.08381, 39.0528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.65 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.30 $5.25 $10.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackburn and Napton. The current time is 14:43:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.