How far is Clarkton, MO from Bowie Corner, MO?

The driving distance from Clarkton, MO to Bowie Corner, MO is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.52 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.15 mi
35.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.15 mi
Kilometers
35.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.11 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowie Corner
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM CDT
Return by in Clarkton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkton
2026-04-19T09:08
Arrive Bowie Corner
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennett
MO

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

From Clarkton
15.3 mi
00h 25m
To Bowie Corner
15.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkton and Bowie Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarkton and Bowie Corner.

  1. 1

    Start on East Clark Street

    33 m · 10 sec · East Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2180 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2475 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    4 mi · 5 min · 1st Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 725

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 725

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarkton and Bowie Corner.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
4.01 mi · 13%
County Road 725
1.88 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.88 mi · 3%
East Clark Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

16.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennett
00h 25m from Clarkton
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Clarkton and Sunny near Bowie Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarkton to Bowie Corner?

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kennett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Clarkton and 15.2 miles from Bowie Corner.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Clarkton and Sunny near Bowie Corner.

Stop Ideas Near Kennett

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

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

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

65 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

72 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

83 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkton and Bowie Corner. Straight-line distance: 22.15 mi (35.65 km).

Clarkton

#1 Clarkton

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

Population1,139
Coordinates36.4517300, -89.9670400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bowie Corner

Bowie Corner is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.1325700, -90.0048100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarkton (-89.96704, 36.45173)
End: Bowie Corner (-90.00481, 36.13257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarkton and Bowie Corner. The current time is 09:08:26.

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.