How far is Cameron, MO from Gower, MO?
The driving distance from Cameron, MO to Gower, MO is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 DeKalb County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cameron and Gower.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron and Gower.
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Start on West 2nd Street
12 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
758 ft · 35 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1489 ft · 48 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West: Saint Joseph
967 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto MO 31
1.3 mi · 2 min · MO 31
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Continue on North Bucklin Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · North Bucklin Drive
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Continue on MO 31
4 mi · 6 min · MO 31
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
918 ft · 46 sec · Whitney Avenue
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
16 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cameron and Gower.
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.
US 36 West
Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 00h 26m
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 Likely leaving Cameron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gower.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cameron to Gower?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Stewartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Cameron and 16.3 miles from Gower.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cameron and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gower.
Stop Ideas Near Stewartsville
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 Stewartsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cameron and Gower. Straight-line distance: 21.05 mi (33.88 km).
#1 Cameron
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 8,136 |
| Coordinates | 39.7402800, -94.2410600 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-94.599515, 39.61083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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