How far is Blackwater, MO from Otterville, MO?
The driving distance from Blackwater, MO to Otterville, MO is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackwater and Otterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackwater and Otterville.
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Start on Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
792 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
643 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Boonville
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 41, MO 135: Arrow Rock, Pilot Grove
1027 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Boonville Street
606 ft · 17 sec · Boonville Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boonville Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackwater and Otterville.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
11.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blackwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Otterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blackwater to Otterville?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 16.7 miles from Blackwater and 11.2 miles from Otterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:06 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Blackwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Otterville.
Stop Ideas Near Pilot Grove
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 Pilot Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackwater and Otterville. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.21 km).
#1 Blackwater
City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 151 |
| Coordinates | 38.9803000, -92.9907500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Otterville
City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 453 |
| Coordinates | 38.6997400, -93.0021400 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boonville Street (-93.002271, 38.699742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $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.
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