How far is Blackwater, MO from Hoffman, MO?

The driving distance from Blackwater, MO to Hoffman, MO is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
20.68 mi
00h 37m
Flight
9.76 mi
15.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.76 mi
Kilometers
15.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.68 mi
Kilometers
33.28 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 PM CDT
Return by in Blackwater
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackwater
2026-04-15T21:47
Arrive Hoffman
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
10.3 mi
00h 18m
To Hoffman
10.4 mi
00h 18m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.7 mi · 8 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 41, MO 135: Arrow Rock, Pilot Grove

    1027 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    2368 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Georgetown Drive

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Georgetown Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgetown Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7.74 mi · 37%
Main Street
2.89 mi · 14%
Georgetown Drive
1.48 mi · 7%
MO 41
0.19 mi · 1%
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

7.74 mi · 00h 08m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilot Grove
00h 18m from Blackwater
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blackwater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoffman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 10.3 miles from Blackwater and 10.4 miles from Hoffman.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hoffman. Straight-line distance: 9.76 mi (15.7 km).

Blackwater

#1 Blackwater

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

Population151
Coordinates38.9803000, -92.9907500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hoffman

Hoffman is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8436300, -92.9451900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Blackwater (-92.99075, 38.9803)
End: Hoffman (-92.94519, 38.84363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 Hoffman. The current time is 21:47:44.

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.