How far is Blackwater, MO from Pilot Grove, MO?
The driving distance from Blackwater, MO to Pilot Grove, MO is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blackwater and Pilot Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackwater and Pilot Grove.
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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
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackwater and Pilot Grove.
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.
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.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pilot Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blackwater to Pilot Grove?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Blackwater and 3.4 miles from Pilot Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blackwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pilot Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Boonville
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 Boonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blackwater and Pilot Grove. Straight-line distance: 8.44 mi (13.59 km).
#1 Blackwater
City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 151 |
| Coordinates | 38.9803000, -92.9907500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pilot Grove
City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 761 |
| Coordinates | 38.8747400, -92.9115800 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Street (-92.911705, 38.874846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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