How far is Bunceton, MO from Blackwater, MO?

The driving distance from Bunceton, MO to Blackwater, MO is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.37 mi
00h 41m
Flight
16.8 mi
27.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.8 mi
Kilometers
27.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.37 mi
Kilometers
47.26 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackwater
Thu, Apr 16, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in Bunceton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bunceton
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Blackwater
Thu, Apr 16, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bunceton
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
Boonville
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

From Bunceton
14.7 mi
00h 20m
To Blackwater
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
77°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 Bunceton and Blackwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    6 m · 6 sec · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: Blackwater

    1067 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    48 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    792 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
11.7 mi · 40%
West Main Street
3.3 mi · 11%
MO K
0.35 mi · 1%
South Elm Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Turn sharp left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonville
00h 20m from Bunceton
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 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?

Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Bunceton and 14.7 miles from Blackwater.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boonville

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

66 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

89 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bunceton and Blackwater. Straight-line distance: 16.8 mi (27.04 km).

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#1 Bunceton

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

Population358
Coordinates38.7880800, -92.7993600
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Blackwater

#2 Blackwater

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

Population151
Coordinates38.9803000, -92.9907500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Bunceton (-92.79936, 38.78808)
End: Blackwater (-92.99075, 38.9803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 Bunceton and Blackwater. The current time is 23:19:24.

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.