How far is Blackwater, MO from Boonville, MO?

The driving distance from Blackwater, MO to Boonville, MO is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
18.54 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.3 mi
21.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.3 mi
Kilometers
21.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.54 mi
Kilometers
29.83 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM CDT
Return by in Blackwater
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackwater
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Boonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blackwater
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pilot Grove
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Blackwater
9.3 mi
00h 11m
To Boonville
9.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blackwater and Boonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackwater and Boonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    792 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    643 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Boonville

    817 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 12 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton

    1710 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ashley Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · West Ashley Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2093 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackwater and Boonville.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 61%
Main Street
3.29 mi · 18%
West Ashley Road
3.14 mi · 17%
I 70 Business
0.32 mi · 2%
I 70 East
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

11.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilot Grove
00h 11m from Blackwater
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blackwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blackwater to Boonville?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Blackwater and 9.3 miles from Boonville.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blackwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boonville.

Stop Ideas Near Pilot Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pilot Grove, 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 Pilot Grove.

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

72 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

73 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackwater and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 13.3 mi (21.41 km).

Blackwater

#1 Blackwater

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

Population151
Coordinates38.9803000, -92.9907500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Boonville

#2 Boonville

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

Population7,878
Coordinates38.9736400, -92.7432400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.99086, 38.980386)
End: Main Street (-92.743217, 38.973644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 Blackwater and Boonville. The current time is 20:06:37.

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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.