How far is Clinton, MO from Coal, MO?
The driving distance from Clinton, MO to Coal, MO is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Unincorporated community in Missouri
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Coal.
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Start on South Washington Street
620 ft · 32 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Ohio Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Ohio Street
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Continue on East Division Road
9.3 mi · 12 min · East Division Road
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Turn right onto Southeast 250 Road
14 m · 2 sec · Southeast 250 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 250 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Coal.
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.
East Division Road
Continue on East Division Road
9.32 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Coal?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Leesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Clinton and 5.8 miles from Coal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coal.
Stop Ideas Near Leesville
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 Leesville.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Coal. Straight-line distance: 9.31 mi (14.99 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 9,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.3686300, -93.7782700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coal
Unincorporated community in Missouri
| Population | 262 |
| Coordinates | 38.3258600, -93.6152100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: MO 7 (-93.615129, 38.325858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
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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