How far is Clever, MO from Sparta, MO?

The driving distance from Clever, MO to Sparta, MO is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.51 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.69 mi
34.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.69 mi
Kilometers
34.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.51 mi
Kilometers
39.45 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM CDT
Return by in Clever
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clever
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clever
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Nixa
MO

City in Christian County, Missouri

From Clever
12.2 mi
00h 19m
To Sparta
12.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clever and Sparta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clever and Sparta.

  1. 1

    Start on West Brown Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Brown Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Public Avenue

    2687 ft · 1 min · North Public Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Veterans Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Veterans Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on West Mount Vernon Street

    9.9 mi · 16 min · West Mount Vernon Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 65 South: Branson

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 Business, MO F: Sparta

    994 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on East South Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East South Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clever and Sparta.

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mount Vernon Street
9.87 mi · 40%
East South Street
6.13 mi · 25%
West Veterans Boulevard
4.59 mi · 19%
American Legion Memorial Highway
0.8 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.76 mi · 3%
North Public Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Mount Vernon Street

Continue on West Mount Vernon Street

9.87 mi · 00h 16m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixa
00h 19m from Clever
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clever and Partly Sunny near Sparta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clever to Sparta?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 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?

Nixa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Clever and 12.3 miles from Sparta.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clever and Partly Sunny near Sparta.

Stop Ideas Near Nixa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Nixa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Historic City Hall

Springfield , MO
N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Local history museum
Nixa City Hall
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Nixa City Hall

Nixa , MO
715 W Mt Vernon St, Nixa, MO 65714
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nixa.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clever and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.9 km).

Clever

#1 Clever

City

Population2,836
Coordinates37.0303300, -93.4729700
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sparta

City in Christian County, Missouri

Population1,792
Coordinates37.0011600, -93.0815700
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Clever (-93.47297, 37.03033)
End: Sparta (-93.08157, 37.00116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clever and Sparta. The current time is 10:35:17.

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.